Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

ROLE – Graduate Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – Southampton

TERM - Permanent

SALARY- £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures bespoke products for a number of industries. They are looking to take on a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working with machinery or other heavy equipment
• Eager to work in a hands-on and varied Engineering role
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, plastics, injection moulding, machining etc
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• A background in Manufacture would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player
• Eager to train and develop their career in Engineering/Manufacture

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Mechanical assembly of a variety of products and equipment
• Working with CNC machinery
• Opportunities to train in different areas of Engineering and progress up into Design or Management
• Being involved in the design and development of new products
• CNC Milling or Turning working with varied controls
• Reading from engineering drawings
• Adhering to company H&S requirements
• Working to procedures and instructions
• Communicating with different departments to resolve technical issues

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.