"As well as the learning that comes with the 6 month rotations the opportunity to pioneer your own pathway with LinkedIn learning, mentoring and training courses means the limit to your personal development is really down to you. Some projects can be challenging and will put you out of your comfort zone but enthusiasm to learn goes a long way at Avon Rubber and there is a great support network that wants you to succeed"
- Natalie A'Bear, Business Intelligence Analyst
The Commercial Graduate Programme at Avon Rubber is like no other grad scheme. The rotational aspect allows you to get an overall view of the business and encourages you to step out of your comfort zone to take on a placement you may not have any experience in. On top of that, your personal mentor is with you every step of the way. These past months at Avon Rubber have really helped me grow on a professional and personal level, I have developed new and exciting skills as well as extended my network. A great aspect of this graduate programme is that it encourages you to carve your own career path and explore your interests. Everyone here is so welcoming and supportive, motivating you to push yourself and go further.
- Priya Raniga, first year Graduate
"The Avon Rubber Commercial Graduate Programme gave me a broad overview of all functions of the business. I was able to lead, and participate in high level projects whilst developing both my technical and interpersonal skills. Since graduating from the Programme I am using knowledge gained during my 2 years and building a successful career in my Continuous Improvement role"
- Eliot Ball, Process Improvement Engineer
Throughout my time at Avon Rubber, I have been given the opportunity to work in different areas of the business and develop a greater understanding of the industry. While I may not have known exactly what career I wanted to pursue when I left university, the continued support offered by the company has allowed me to better identify my career interests and the business areas I will look to explore in future placements.
- Sam Rees, first year Graduate
"Before I joined Avon Rubber, I didn't know what career I wanted to pursue. All I knew was that I wanted to get stuck into life within an entrepreneurial, growing business, and I wanted the opportunity to learn as much as I could. On the Commercial Programme, I was able to make a genuine impact, and carve out the beginnings of a career path, with tailored training and development opportunities readily available, and the close mentorship of our business leaders"
- Jonny Vocat, Associate Business Development Manager
“The Commercial Graduate Programme gave me the opportunity to experiment with different sides of the business to understand what I am most passionate about and pursue this with the support of the company behind me. The ability to travel to different international sites whilst doing so was a fantastic benefit.”
- Tom Williams, Associate Product Manager
Through the Commercial Graduate Programme I’ve been able to identify where my career interests lie and gain the foundation of skills and experience I’ll need. Right from the start of the programme I’ve had real responsibilities and impact on a wide variety of projects and with guidance from my manager and the team around me, I’ve had the support I need.
- Jess Mills, second year Graduate