Graduate Programmes
Develop your passion for business
You will be part of the established Renault Group Graduate programme working from our office in Dublin. We recognise the importance of creating the right environment for graduates to thrive and develop in the early part of their career.
Designed to fast track graduates into management, as a Renault graduate you can expect to:
- Experience a number of different business disciplines
- Gain a detailed understanding of our operation
- Cultivate an extensive network of contacts
- Develop the skills required for your first management role
It doesn’t stop there though, our training team are committed to supporting and developing you throughout your career.
Entrant Requirements:
To succeed on a Renault Graduate Programme you need a passion for business and to be able to adapt quickly and make an impression in placements across our key business areas. You don’t need to be a petrol head but we are looking for people who share our brand vision and core values. You need to enjoy getting involved, be open-minded to ideas and opinions and be able to build trusting work relationships.
- Good standard of Maths and English
- Attained a 2.1 University Degree – any discipline or final year students require 300 Min UCAS Points and must be on track for a 2.1 degree
- Experience of working in an office/sales environment is essential, ideally an industrial placement
- French Language skills are an advantage
- Flexible regarding location, willingness to travel
Your journey starts here
Recruitment calendar - to be updated
Online applications
First step is to complete our online application form so we can find out about you.
Please keep an eye on the application close date and ensure you submit in time. Please note we can only accept one application per person.
Phone interviews
The next stage is a telephone interview and some aptitude tests.
We want to know more about you as a person and see if we think you’re the right fit for us and it's a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you have.
Assessment day
Come and meet us on our assessment day.
We've seen what you're like on paper, now we'd like to meet you in person. The assessment day is a great opportunity for us to assess your suitability for our programme and for you to discover Groupe Renault. You'll have opportunities throughout the day to ask any questions you have.
Final selection
We promise this isn't as scary as it sounds!
At this stage firm offers will be made for a start date of September 2020.
FAQ
Still not sure what's in it for you? We answer your major questions below.
This year we are looking for one graduate for our Ireland office and 4 graduates for our UK office, based in Greater London. We seek graduates who are flexible and open-minded with regards to the location at the end of their trainee management graduate programme.
We offer a competitive package including 21 days paid holiday, a car plus the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.
If you are not an EEA or Swiss national you will need a work permit in order to work in Ireland. If you possess a valid work permit or you will be able to attain one before our October start date please go ahead and apply.
Please note as this is a training programme Renault would not offer sponsorship at this time.
Absolutely not! We have never operated an age restriction on our Graduate Development Programme and welcome applications regardless of your age.
Paper applications will always be read, but we only accept on-line applications so we can accurately track and record your details. If you have any problems applying this way please email us here.
At the telephone interview, our team of interviewers will discuss your motivations, career aspirations and skills. They will use this information to assign your application to the most appropriate scheme. All schemes involve a mixture of core skills training and challenging work placements from day one.
During your training period, you will be immersed in the company, its products and services and have access to both formal and on the job training to ensure you are well equipped for your career ahead.
You will be based at our headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. At the end of the graduate programme, there could be a requirement for you to work at our UK office, so a flexible and open-minded approach to the location is essential.
Once you have completed your scheme, we will place you in your first management role which will allow you to utilise the experience you have gained during your training programme.
Although based in Ireland, International mobility is a possibility but only for high achievers who wish to work abroad. It is unlikely to take place during your training period.
Yes, there will be plenty of opportunity to network with our current graduates before you join and you’ll also spend a fair amount of time getting to know the other Graduates across our other offices. Additionally, when you start you are assigned a "buddy" - to ensure that you have the support that you require at all times.
Yes, we will consider each application on its own merit, even if you have been unsuccessful in the past.
