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Graduate Programme

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Drive Your Future Forward

Join a brand that has spent over a century creating some of the world's most admired luxury performance vehicles.

At Aston Martin, our Graduate Programme is designed to help talented graduates take their first steps into an exciting and rewarding career. Over two years, you'll gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, learn from industry experts, and build the skills needed to thrive in a fast-moving, global luxury business.

 

 

Whether your passion lies in creating future products, designing beautiful experiences, delivering world-class manufacturing, driving commercial success, or supporting the business behind the brand, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where innovation, curiosity, and personal development are actively encouraged.

This isn't just a graduate programme. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of an iconic brand.

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Choose Your Graduate Programme:

 

Product Creation Graduate Programme

Turn Bold Ideas into Extraordinary Products

Product Creation sits at the heart of Aston Martin, bringing together Engineering, Procurement, and Vehicle Lines to deliver vehicles from initial concept through to production.

As a Product Creation Graduate, you'll gain first-hand experience of how world-class luxury performance vehicles are developed, refined, and brought to life. You'll work alongside experts from across the business, supporting projects that shape the future of our products and our brand.

 

What you'll do:

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Support the development and delivery of future Aston Martin vehicles.

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Work alongside Engineering, Procurement, Vehicle Lines, and other specialist teams.

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Contribute to solving technical and programme challenges.

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Gain exposure to the complete vehicle development lifecycle.

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Build project management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

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Learn how innovation becomes reality within a global luxury brand.

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Entry Requirements

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.

 

 

Why Product Creation?

This is where innovation becomes reality. You'll contribute to programmes that push the boundaries of performance, technology, and luxury while helping deliver the vehicles that define Aston Martin.

 

 

 

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Design Graduate Programme

Design the Extraordinary

Design is central to everything we do. From iconic vehicle exteriors to beautifully crafted interiors and digital experiences, our Design teams create products that inspire emotion and capture attention around the world.

As a Design Graduate, you'll gain exposure to the creative processes behind one of the world's most recognisable luxury brands, working alongside talented designers who shape the future of Aston Martin.

 

What you'll do:

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Support vehicle design projects across various development stages.

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Collaborate with Product Creation, Engineering, and Marketing teams.

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Explore and develop innovative design concepts.

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Contribute to interior and exterior design activities.

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Gain experience using industry-leading design tools and processes.

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Develop creative thinking, communication, and presentation skills.

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Entry Requirements

  • Degree in Automotive Design, Transportation Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.

 

 

 

Why Design?

Design has always been one of Aston Martin's defining strengths. This programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your creative capabilities while contributing to products admired by customers around the world.

 

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Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme

Crafting Excellence Every Day

Every Aston Martin is the result of exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and teamwork.

Our Manufacturing Operations Graduate Programme provides hands-on experience within the teams responsible for bringing our vehicles to life. You'll gain exposure to production operations, quality, continuous improvement, and advanced manufacturing technologies while developing the skills needed to succeed in a world-class production environment.

 

What you'll do:

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Learn and apply manufacturing principles that drive quality and efficiency.

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Gain practical experience across production environments.

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Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, and sustainability.

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Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

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Develop leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

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Contribute to the delivery of world-class vehicles.

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Entry Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline.

 

Why Manufacturing Operations?

There's nothing quite like seeing a vehicle move from individual components to a completed Aston Martin. This programme offers the opportunity to learn from highly skilled teams while contributing to products renowned for their quality and craftsmanship.

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Commercial Graduate Programme

Drive Business Performance

The success of Aston Martin is driven not only by the vehicles we create but also by the commercial decisions that shape our future.

As a Commercial Graduate, you'll gain valuable experience across areas that support growth, customer engagement, business performance, and strategic decision-making. You'll build a strong understanding of how a global luxury automotive business operates while developing the skills needed to influence future success.

 

What you'll do:

 

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Support commercial projects and business initiatives.

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Analyse market trends, customer insights, and performance data.

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Gain exposure to the luxury automotive customer journey.

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Work with teams across multiple business functions.

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Contribute to strategic planning and business improvement initiatives.

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Develop commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

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Entry Requirements

  • Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, International Business, or a related discipline.

 

 

 

Why Commercial?

This programme provides an excellent foundation for graduates interested in strategy, business growth, customer experience, and commercial decision-making within a world-renowned luxury brand.

 

 

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Corporate Functions Graduate Programme

The Teams Behind the Brand

Our Corporate Functions make Aston Martin possible. From attracting and developing talent to managing finances, sourcing strategic partnerships, and supporting business operations, these teams play a critical role in everything we do.

As a Corporate Functions Graduate, you'll gain exposure to key business areas and develop a broad range of professional skills while building your career within one of the world's most iconic brands.

 

What You'll Do

 

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Work within specialist functions such as Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Legal, and other business areas.

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Support projects that contribute to organisational success.

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Build commercial and business understanding.

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Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

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Develop project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Gain insight into the operation of a global luxury automotive business.

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Entry Requirements

  • Degree in a relevant discipline, depending on the function.

 

 

 

Why Corporate Functions?

Corporate teams help drive Aston Martin forward every day. You'll gain valuable business experience, build transferable professional skills, and contribute to the future success of the brand.

 

 

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Application Process

What does the Graduate application process look like?

There are four stages to the application process:

 

Submit your CV and answer a few questions to help us understand your background, motivation, and interest in Aston Martin.

You'll be invited to complete a video interview where we'll explore your experience, motivations, and alignment with our values. Some roles may also include technical questions.

Successful candidates will attend an assessment centre, typically including a competency-based interview, technical assessments (where relevant), group exercises, problem-solving activities, and a presentation.

Following the assessment centre, we'll review all feedback and confirm the outcome. Regardless of the result, candidates who attend the assessment centre will receive constructive verbal feedback. Successful candidates will receive a formal offer and begin onboarding.

FAQs

The process begins with an online application. If your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, you may be invited to a video interview, followed by an assessment centre.

You'll typically complete a video or phone interview initially. If successful, you'll attend an assessment centre, which includes a competency-based interview and may include technical questions relevant to the role.

Assessment centres are designed to help us understand how you approach challenges, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. Activities may include group exercises, presentations, individual interviews, and role-specific assessments.

Research Aston Martin, our products, values, and recent developments. Reflect on examples that demonstrate teamwork, leadership, resilience, problem-solving, and creativity. For technical disciplines, ensure you're comfortable discussing relevant technical concepts and projects.

The timeframe varies depending on the role and application volumes. The process can take several months from application to offer, but we'll keep you informed throughout.

Candidates who attend an assessment centre will receive detailed verbal feedback. Due to the volume of applications, we're typically unable to provide individual feedback at earlier stages. All applicants will be informed of their outcome.

Absolutely. We're committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have answered some of the questions graduates ask us most often. If you need more information, you can select the button below to view the full Graduates FAQs.

We offer graduate opportunities across Product Creation, Design, Manufacturing Operations, Commercial and Corporate functions.

We typically look for candidates studying towards, or holding, a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Specific degree requirements will be outlined in each vacancy.

Most graduate opportunities are based at our Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire or our St Athan facility in South Wales. Some roles may offer exposure to multiple sites during the programme.

The graduate programme is a two-year fixed-term contract. Towards the end of the programme, we will review your performance and available opportunities within the business. While permanent employment cannot be guaranteed, many graduates successfully progress into permanent roles with Aston Martin.

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Your Development Journey

 

Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from:

  • Structured development and learning opportunities.
  • Mentoring and support from experienced colleagues.
  • Exposure to real business challenges and projects.
  • Networking opportunities across the organisation.
  • Professional and personal development support.
  • Opportunities to build a successful long-term career at Aston Martin.
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Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Aston Martin's Graduate Programme offers more than just a first job. It's an opportunity to develop your potential, learn from the best, and contribute to the future of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands.

If you're ambitious, curious, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

View our vacancies

 

Why choose Aston Martin?

  • World-class training: Learn from some of the best professionals in the automotive industry, gaining hands-on experience from day one.
  • Inclusive & supportive culture: We pride ourselves on creating an environment where everyone's voice matters. We encourage diverse candidates and celebrate individuality.
  • Career progression: Our graduate programmes are designed to set you on a clear path toward long-term career growth, with opportunities for further development and leadership roles.
  • Competitive pay & benefits: Earn while you learn, with competitive pay, flexible hours, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
  • Global opportunities: As part of Aston Martin, you'll have the chance to work with international teams and develop skills that can take you around the world.
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