At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team to conduct testing, develop prototypes, and solve engineering problems.
- Company: Growing engineering business with a collaborative and friendly culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and a chance to learn from industry professionals.
- Other info: 12-month fixed-term contract with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with real-world experience in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; practical approach and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Laboratory & Testing
South Kent – drivers with own vehicle only due to location
12-Month FTC
7am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday (on site)
£25,000 - £26,000 + bens
Are you a recent Engineering or Science graduate looking to kick start your career? We’re recruiting for a growing engineering business looking for a bright, practical and curious Graduate Engineer to join a small, supportive technical team. Working within a mechanical engineering laboratory environment, you’ll get involved in testing, development work, prototypes, problem-solving and engineering projects – making this a brilliant opportunity to build genuine practical experience at the start of your career.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out practical testing and inspection of components and engineering processes
- Setting up and using laboratory and test equipment
- Recording results and preparing clear test documentation
- Reviewing and analysing test data
- Building and modifying prototype samples for development work
- Supporting Engineers with development and improvement projects
- Getting involved in troubleshooting and practical problem-solving
- Assisting with engineering trials and validation activities
- Helping to keep the engineering laboratory organised, safe and well maintained
- Working with different teams across the business to support technical projects
What we’re looking for:
- A degree, HNC/HND or similar qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics or another relevant discipline
- A genuinely hands-on, practical approach to engineering
- Good mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how things work
- Confidence working with data and basic numerical/statistical information
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised, methodical and able to work accurately
- Someone who enjoys solving problems and learning new things
Previous industry experience isn't essential. This could suit a recent graduate looking for their first proper engineering opportunity, although candidates with some experience gained through a placement, internship, laboratory, manufacturing, testing or technical environment would also be very welcome.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Excellent opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience
- Varied role combining practical work, testing, data and problem-solving
- Hands-on exposure to engineering development projects
- Work alongside experienced technical and engineering professionals
- Supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to develop your technical knowledge quickly
- Ideal stepping stone for someone looking to build a career within mechanical, test, development or R&D engineering
- 12-month fixed-term contract offering valuable industry experience
If you're an engineering graduate who wants to learn, get stuck in and build practical experience in a professional engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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