FAQs

1. How many graduates do Toyota Manufacturing UK typically employ?
   Graduate numbers are based on business requirements and do vary from year to year. Typically Toyota Manufacturing UK select 10-15 graduates per year across both Engineering and Non-Engineering Divisions.
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2. What is the start date for the Graduate Development Programme?
   Typically the first week of September every year.
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3. What are Toyota Manufacturing UK looking for in Graduates?
   Degree qualified business/engineering related, interest in working within the vehicle manufacturing sector, mature approach, confident, flexible, enthusiastic, team players. Prepared to use their own initiative and implement changes.
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4. Where are the graduate positions based?
   Either Burnaston, Derbyshire or Deeside, North Wales.
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5. Do you consider Graduates who are subject to immigration control ?
   Unfortunately, we can only accept applications for our graduate development programme from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. We will ask to see proof of your eligibility to work in the UK when you visit our site at the interview and presentation stage of the recruitment process. Typically, this is in the form of a UK or European Economic passport or similar supporting documentation as detailed on our application form.
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6. Do you operate a minimum UCAS point requirement?
   No.
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7. What is the starting salary for Graduates?
   The current starting salary is £24,066 gross per annum. This increases every 6 months during the 18 month programme. At the end of the programme, you will become a Specialist or Engineer and your salary will increase to £32,088 gross per annum.
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8. Will I be considered more favourably if I have a post grad qualification?
   No, whilst we appreciate additional effort undertaken to achieve a post graduate qualification, our selection decision is based on the results of the recruitment process, which is tailored to meet our specific requirements. (achievement of 2:2 for a Degree is required).
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9. What makes Toyota Manufacturing UK’s programme different to others/what is the main focus of Toyota’s Graduate Development Programme?
   From an early stage you will be doing a real job with real responsibility. The scheme involves a high degree of on the job training which is supported by off the job events and courses.
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10. Is there an opportunity to visit the Plant during the recruitment process?
    If you are successful at the on-line aptitude testing stage, you will be invited to attend an on-site assessment centre at the Burnaston Plant.
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11. Is there opportunity to travel (eg to Japan)?
    There is the potential for travel to Japan or anywhere within our European operations. Opportunities are based on business requirements, for the Graduate Development Programme it is likely that you will be based primarily within the UK.
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12. What help will I get to relocate?
    Relocation support is available under certain circumstances. Your individual entitlement to this allowance would be confirmed during the recruitment process, based on a standard criteria.
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13. Is there support for further education/professional qualifications?
    Yes, Toyota Manufacturing UK provides financial support for further education, for example CIPS, ImechE, CIPD. To be eligible you must work with Toyota Manufacturing UK for a minimum of 12 months, as we believe in the first 12 months that you will already be on a steep learning curve. Toyota Manufacturing UK will pay for your course costs upon satisfactory completion. Prior agreement with your Manager to undertake the course is required. All studies must be completed within your own time.
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14. What training courses will I be sent on ?
    Core training courses include:- Plan-Do-Check-Action, Problem Solving, Report Writing, Communication & Presentation Skills, Introduction to Kaizen, Health & Safety and Personal Planning.
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15. Is there opportunity to experience other Departments on the programme?
    Yes during your on-line training and secondment activity, also in general the nature of work at Toyota Manufacturing UK is often teamwork. You will therefore have the opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams with members from other departments.
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16. How will I know how I’m doing during the Graduate Development Programme ?
    You will have quarterly reviews with your Section Manager and a representative from the Learning and Development Department.
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17. Will I get a Supervisor/Mentor?
    Yes, you will be allocated a Supervisor and Mentor from day one who will support you as you progress through the Graduate Development Programme.
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18. What is the closing date?
    The closing date for Graduate Applications will be 31st December 2011.
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19. What will happen on my first day?
    You will attend a 5 day Company Induction with all the new Graduates, Industrial Trainees and Apprentices and then join your department for a more detailed welcome.
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20. What are the opportunities for career progression?
    At the end of the Graduate Development Programme (subject to satisfactory progression through the assessed scheme), you will become a Specialist or Engineer. Thereafter progression is based on individual performance where you will be compared to other graduates who have joined Toyota Manufacturing UK as well as direct entry Specialists/Engineers. There are opportunities for progression but due to the high calibre of our current graduates and direct entry specialists/engineers, competition is strong.
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21. What is the salary/progression over 18 months?
    There are 6 month increments and these will graduate to a salary of £32,088 gross per annum at the end of the 18 month programme.
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