Graduate Engineer in Leicester

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Graduate Engineer – Trainee Technical Buyer

Location: Leicester
Materials Science and Engineering Degree Required
Excellent Package and Development Opportunities

Are you a bright, practically minded Materials Science and Engineering Graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to learn? We’re offering an outstanding opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join a fast‑growing UK manufacturer of advanced CNC machinery used in global aerospace and industrial applications. With double‑digit year‑on‑year growth and a strong international client base, this is your chance to get in at the ground level of a business that values initiative, technical curiosity, and career progression.

Role

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be given the opportunity to train as a Technical Buyer. This will involve learning how to procure the required materials and components to build advanced CNC machinery, developing negotiation skills, and building outstanding commercial relationships.

Who We’re Looking For – Must‑Have

• A degree in Materials Science and Engineering
• Strong practical mindset and common sense
• A willingness to travel internationally
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to think laterally
• Excellent communication skills and professional presentation
• Final‑year project with a strong applied engineering focus
• UK passport and driving licence (or ability to gain one quickly)
• UK Passport or an EU Passport with Indefinite Leave / Right to Remain status (required due to travel requirements for certain customer locations)

What’s In It For You

• £28,500 starting salary
• Monthly production bonus (~£400/month = +£5k/year) from day one
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Structured technical development in a defined career path
• A close‑knit, engineering‑led environment that promotes from within

Application Process

To apply for this Trainee Technical Buyer / Graduate Engineer position, you have two options:

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