Job Description

The Developing Engineer scheme is designed to develop employees, who have a minimum level 3 qualification, (in an Engineering, Science or Technical subject), into critical roles including Plant, Maintenance and Reliability Engineers.

This Expression of Interest will be advertised once per year and will be advertised for 4 weeks, closing on Sunday 17th May.

Shortlisting will take place mid May and Informal Discussions will be held June 2026.

Successful applicants will commence a 2-year programme, commencing in January 2027, where they will take part in a number of placements across Engineering & Maintenance. They will be provided with a support network.

Current base pay and associates allowances (excluding shift pay), will be retained for the duration of the scheme. If the successful candidate was currently in receipt of shift pay, this will cease on commencement of the scheme as this position is a day role.

Subject to successful completion of all programme requirements, successful applicants will be confirmed in post to B4B.

It is expected that interested applicants who are not already studying towards a level 5/6 qualification, raise a Further and Higher Education request to commence study in the 2026/27 Academic Year. Available via K2.

On application, please ensure the required minimum Level 3 qualification in an Engineering, Science or Technical subject is uploaded.

Please complete the mandatory questions as part of your application in order to be considered for the role of Developing Engineer within Engineering and Maintenance. Information will be stored for 12-months once received by E&M Capability Support.

Required Information

• At least 2 years’ service with the company / 2 years post–Craft Apprenticeship with SL My Contribution performance rating of at least ‘Meets Expectations’
• My Contribution potential rating of potential to progress (if B5 or B4C)
• Fully competent/fully accomplished in current role
• A level 3 qualification in engineering, science or technical subject
• Commitment that if successful the candidate would continue to study towards a level 5/6 qualification in a related subject