Graduate Engineer

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:
1.

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience.

Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2.

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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