Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 26,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ashford Kent
- Date: 4 days ago
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