Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Location: South Luton, Dartford, Oxford, Reading, Aylesbury, North London
Launch Your Engineering Career with GEL Engineering Ltd
At GEL Engineering Ltd, we don’t just deliver projects, we shape the future of the UK water industry. As a specialist engineering company working exclusively within this essential and fast-growing sector, we offer long-term stability, meaningful work, and exciting career progression.
With major investment planned over the next five years and beyond, there’s never been a better time to join us. Our projects don’t just meet industry standards, they set them.
If you're looking for a career that combines purpose, progression, and hands-on engineering from day one, this is it.
Our Graduate Programme – Built for Your Future
We offer a structured 2-year Graduate Scheme designed to accelerate your development and give you real-world experience across our business.
During the programme, you will:
* Rotate across multiple sites and projects, gaining exposure to different engineering environments.
* Work closely with experienced engineers and like-minded graduates, building strong professional networks.
* Gain hands-on, practical engineering experience from some of the best in the industry.
* Take on real responsibility from early on, contributing to live projects.
* Receive ongoing mentorship and structured development support.
* Be supported on your journey toward chartered status, should this align with your career goals.
This isn’t a “sit and watch” graduate role, you’ll be actively involved, learning by doing, and making a genuine impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll work alongside Project and Contract Managers to support the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from concept through to delivery and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Championing high standards of Health & Safety through site supervision, inspections, and best practices.
* Conducting site inspections and preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
* Supporting procurement activities, including sourcing materials, parts, and labour.
* Assisting Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within scope.
* Managing and obtaining permits to work.
* Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.
What We’re Looking For
* Engineering degree.
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work collaboratively and motivate others
What You’ll Get in Return
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* Laptop & mobile phone
* Company pension
* Life insurance (4x salary)
* 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 with service
* Mental health & wellbeing support (Mindful Employer Plus)
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* GELFest – our annual summer festival for employees and their families (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds!)
Why GEL Engineering?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job. At GEL, you’ll find:
* A secure, future-proof industry.
* A supportive, family-oriented culture.
* Opportunities to grow, develop, and specialise.
* The chance to contribute to sustainable infrastructure that really matters.
Ready to start your engineering journey with us? Send your CV or get in touch for more information.
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