What is the Defence Equipment & Support graduate scheme application process?

Defence Equipment & Support's own careers pages describe 3 stages: CV application, then Interview, then Provisional offer.

Does Defence Equipment & Support sponsor visas for graduates?

DE&S's two year finance graduate scheme at Abbey Wood pays £28,800 and the NAD Group will not sponsor visas for its graduate schemes.

Defence Equipment & Support early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-21 against Defence Equipment & Support's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Defence Equipment & Support. How we check

At a glance

Engineering Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
NAD Group Finance Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No
NAD Group Operational Delivery Through Life Support Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No
NAD Group Security Graduate Schemegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No

How Defence Equipment & Support recruits

not stated. 3 stages, from Defence Equipment & Support's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Defence Equipment & Support names them.

CV application
Application form
Submit CV online through their applicant tracking system. CV should be tailored to the specific graduate scheme and show evidence of Essential Criteria.
“Submit an application Found a job you like? Great! Click the 'Apply' button on the advert and send us an application by submitting your CV online.”
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2
Interview
Live video interview
Virtual or face-to-face interview lasting approximately one hour. Interviewers assess CV Review, Core Behaviours, and Technical Competences stated on the job advert.
- about 60 minutes
- virtual via Microsoft Teams or face-to-face
“Your interview will either be virtual, via Microsoft Teams, or face-to-face, depending on the type of role and the location. Your interview will last approximately an hour.”
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Provisional offer
Offer
Following interview success, provisional offer made subject to pre-employment checks including security vetting.
“Provisional offer Congratulations, we think you'd be a great fit for us. Our recruitment team will be in touch soon to discuss your offer and what happens next.”
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Visa sponsorship

Engineering Graduate Scheme
Engineering Graduate Scheme developing technical knowledge and skills on defence projects with Defence Equipment & Support.
NAD Group Finance Graduate Scheme
DE&S's two year finance graduate scheme at Abbey Wood pays £28,800 and the NAD Group will not sponsor visas for its graduate schemes.
“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our graduate schemes”
NAD Group Operational Delivery Through Life Support
DE&S's two year logistics support graduate scheme at Abbey Wood pays £28,800 and the NAD Group will not sponsor visas for its graduate schemes.
“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our graduate schemes”
NAD Group Security Graduate Scheme
DE&S's two year security management graduate scheme at Abbey Wood pays £28,800 and the NAD Group will not sponsor visas for its graduate schemes.
“The NAD Group will not sponsor your visa for any of our graduate schemes”

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Common questions

What is the Defence Equipment & Support graduate scheme application process?: Defence Equipment & Support's own careers pages describe 3 stages: CV application, then Interview, then Provisional offer.
Does Defence Equipment & Support sponsor visas for graduates?: DE&S's two year finance graduate scheme at Abbey Wood pays £28,800 and the NAD Group will not sponsor visas for its graduate schemes.

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