Tell us about yourself and the Nissan Technical Centre.
My name is Gabriel Mohedano and I am the Human Resources Business Partner at Nissan Technical Centre Europe. Myself and the team at NTCE are based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, and the site is our UK Research and Development hub. We are home to the functions that help us lead the way in vehicle design and development of the vehicles manufactured in our European plants. With more than 900 people based here from over 25 different countries, it’s a hive of ideas, imagination, and vision, based in open-plan spacious offices designed to encourage cross-functional collaboration.
The teams at the Cranfield NTCE work to develop engineering and design requirements for new car models across the world. You’ll also find departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction onsite.
What career opportunities do you have for graduates and young engineers?
We recruit for varied roles across the business and opportunities are available on our website. You can find these by going to this website: https://careersatnissan.co.uk and clicking on life at Nissan at the top of the page, and then clicking on the Cranfield site page.
We are a strong established business looking for equally bold and creative individuals to join our team within departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction.
Several of our graduate schemes offer an exciting place to kick-start your career, with unbeatable perks and plenty of support. At NTCE we develop your leadership, teamwork, assertiveness, presentation, financial and problem-solving skills to enable you to become a leader of the future. Our one-year placements offers a unique opportunity to put your theory from university into practice in a fast-paced, buzzing atmosphere. Our students are a source of new ideas, working methods and technologies to keep us at the cutting edge of our industry.
What other qualities are you looking for?
All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. We are looking for self-motivating, self-managing, pro-active and positive individuals with an energetic personality. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.
As a potential applicant, how can I make myself stand out from the competition?
If you are interested in a career at Nissan then we encourage you to apply! Experience in a relevant role to the role you apply for is preferred. However, all applications are appreciated and considered. Our 5 values of the Nissan Way align our goals, while helping us work innovatively, transparently and with respect for ourselves and others. The Nissan Way sets out our company way of doing things, with the 5 values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. The 5 values are 1. Always Think of the Customer, 2. Show Facts, Face Reality, 3. Be Accountable, Act Proactively, 4. Think Outside The Box and 5. Respect Others, Respect Society. Demonstration of these values is what stands out to us.
Why should I consider a career at Nissan?
We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success and we support internal career development.
Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Remote Working Policy (2 days per week working from home)
- Flexible Working Options such as the ability to move your working day by 2+/- hours (Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm)
- Enhanced Maternity Leave & Pay
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Free Private Medical Cover
- Nissan Car Ownership and Finance Scheme
- Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That’s why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women’s mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join Nissan Technical Centre Europe!
Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) is Nissan’s centre of excellence for the research and development (R&D) of vehicles and technologies for Nissan’s European markets and beyond. NTCE is based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire and is home to more than 1,000 employees working across R&D, Total Customer Satisfaction and Purchasing. More info on Careers at Nissan website and Possibilities Project Website.
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