ELSE Discovery Trainee Program 2025 - Project Specialist Trainee
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This position reports to
Local Division Manager, ELSE UK
Your role and responsibilities
In our EMEA ELSE Discovery Trainee Program, you will develop skills necessary to kickstart a career in the Service division at ABB. As a trainee, you will be part of a community and participate in activities with other trainees, such as training sessions to enhance soft and technical skills, meeting project deadlines, and engaging in social and team-building activities to expand your network within ABB. Throughout the program, you will receive support from the Program Lead. The work model for this role is: #hybrid. This role contributes to the Electrification, Service division in the UK. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support ABB’s businesses, collaborate with different leaders and teams, and contribute to the company's strategic objectives. Each day, you will gain knowledge by performing tasks as directed by your leader. You will also have the opportunity to achieve your career goals through professional development. Your main responsibilities include:
1. Assisting sales, tendering, and project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
2. Delivering projects within budget and on time.
3. Assisting with claims, customer specifications, and safety standards.
4. Creating and delivering work plans and budgets, as well as conducting risk assessments relevant to your engineering discipline.
5. Helping customers resolve technical issues remotely and at customer sites.
6. Liaising with factories over delivery, design, and technical resolution.
Qualifications for the role
* Recent completion of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
* Understanding of project management principles.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* A growth mindset focused on continual learning and improvement.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan well and follow through to project completion.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel to ABB and customer sites across the UK (driving license essential).
What's in it for you?
* Coaching and mentoring from senior leaders and colleagues.
* Exposure to cutting-edge technology in Electrification with a visible impact on the future.
* Leading exciting projects that help customers overcome their challenges.
More about us
ABB UK offers an attractive benefits package, including:
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Competitive contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Flexible benefits scheme (options include buying/selling holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts, and more)
* Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships, and access to global projects
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous employee referral scheme
ABB has been recognized as a Top Employer in the UK for five consecutive years, demonstrating our commitment to a better work environment through excellent HR policies and practices. Our Service Division partners with customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability, and sustainability of electrical products and installations. We offer product care, modernization, and advisory services to enhance performance, extend equipment lifespan, and improve operational and sustainable efficiency. We are committed to resource longevity, maximizing value, and responsible recycling. We value diversity and inclusion. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and the impact of our solutions worldwide. #MyABBStory #J-18808-Ljbffr