Renishaw - Graduate IT Software Developer Scheme

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement.

What type of things will I be working on?

Working in our IT and Security Applications department, our Analyst Programmers play a key role in keeping our global commercial systems running smoothly, and helping the business realise the investment in them. This is a varied role requiring the ability to provide fast, and diligent support together with the ability to analyse complex business-related issues providing timely and efficient solutions.

What you’ll do:

You will have the chance to get involved with real projects that will see you gaining skills in problem solving, business analysis, coding, project management and much more. Your role could involve, but not be limited to:

• Working alongside the support team to solve the issues that arise in the company.
• Being involved with the coding sub team, developing a range of skills, including C#, .NET, SQL Server, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, React along with working on cloud-based systems, and designing appropriate coding solutions to business problems.
• Analysing business functions and processes to find innovate solutions to issues.
• Developing your IT skills through practical training, with mentors and online training assigned to you to build up your skill set.

What you’ll gain:

• Development, configuration, and supporting of modern ERP and CRM solutions.
• Configuration and support of modern cloud hosting solutions.
• Innovative reporting technologies
• Latest Microsoft coding and low-code technologies
• Business principles including elements of legal, fiscal, and global trade compliance.

What career opportunities are available?

There is a clearly defined career path for Analyst Programmers either moving in a Managerial or Technical direction. This framework provides a challenging and exciting method of progression.

What’s on offer?

• £30k starting salary plus £1000 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based out of one of our main sites in Gloucestershire. Since our Renishaw sites are located in semi-rural areas, applicants should ensure they have reliable means of transport to reach the site, as public transportation options may be limited. Alternatively, applicants should be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need?

All relevant degree disciplines are welcomed. What is more important is that you have a passion for Business IT and analytics, with the motivation to progress into a varied role and play a key part in supporting the commercial systems of the business.

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in electronics will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another graduate opportunity at Renishaw.

What’s the application process?

1. Quick Apply: Simply submit your CV—no cover letter needed! However, we'd love it if you could personalise your CV with a short profile that reflects your interest in Renishaw and this graduate opportunity. Applications close on February 17th so the sooner you apply the better!
2. Online Testing *: Complete a task-based online assessment to assess your aligning with Renishaw’s core values
3. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team– this not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
4. Online Assessment Centre: meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! This will take place in December – receive an offer before Christmas!

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email protected]

* Testing is just one part of our process; the final decision is made by line managers and the recruitment team based on your overall performance. We use testing to help structure interviews and guide the assessment centre process, supporting us in making well-rounded recruitment decisions.