Graduate Engineer

GraduateJobs • Graduate • Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom • £28,500 - £33,000 / year • 2w ago

Graduate Engineering Opportunity High-Growth Manufacturing Business Leicester, LE19 1WZ Excellent Package and Benefits Are you a bright, practically minded graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to travel the world? We’re offering an outstanding opportunity to join a fast-growing UK manufacturer of advanced CNC and EDM-based 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.

The Roles Available We’re hiring four graduate engineers, each with tailored development paths into one of the following functions:

Applications Engineering (Apps) Develop, run and fine-tune complex machine programs to match customer part specifications. Support acceptance trials, provide remote and in-person training, and travel globally to support customer implementations. Up to 40% international travel expected.

Service Engineering Install, commission and maintain cutting-edge precision machines at client sites around the world. Ideal for technically confident individuals eager to gain international experience and problem-solve under real-world conditions.

Controls or Design Engineering Engage in the design and development of advanced multi-axis machines incorporating CNC systems, camera integration, and EDM technology. You’ll need to show a deep technical interest and curiosity, especially in electrical/electronic systems.

Graduate Buyer (1 position) A technically-minded role, ideal for someone who wants to blend engineering knowledge with commercial decision-making. You’ll manage the sourcing of machined parts and components, assessing manufacturing accuracy requirements and engaging with supply chains. Who We’re Looking For Must-Have: A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electro-mechanical, or Mechanical Engineering (or similar) 2:1 minimum (2:2 acceptable only if strong in all other areas) Strong practical mindset and common sense A willingness to travel internationally (for service/apps roles) Problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally Excellent communication skills and professional presentation UK passport and driving licence (or ability to gain one quickly) Proof of UK university degree Nice-to-Have: Experience with CAD, CNC, robotics or control systems Final-year project with a strong applied engineering focus Team leadership or project coordination during university What’s In It For You? £28,500 starting salary Monthly production bonus (~£400/month = +£5k/year) from day one Company vehicle (after probation) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Structured technical development in a defined engineering path Global travel and customer exposure A close-knit, engineering-led environment that promotes from within Interested?

To apply for this Graduate Engineer position, here are your two options:

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