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Graduate Engineer

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 26,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashford, Kent

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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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