Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment

Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days

Norwich, Norfolk NR8 6PW, England

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer required for a niche machinery design and manufacturing business based near Norwich. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an established micro-business that has global reach and reputation. Real, hands-on engineering will be combined with proactive customer contact and areas such as control system design. The role would start around 50:50 workshop/office, depending on candidate skills and product demand. There will be opportunities for occasional international travel, particularly in relation to the sales and service aspects, including exhibiting at an international trade show in Europe every four years. Brand new and spacious working and office areas provide a pleasant working environment and include beautiful views of the Norfolk countryside.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Position Overview

It would be a requirement that any candidate becomes proficient at several, if not all of the following (in approximate order of importance):

Mechanical assembly and fitting, including use of hand and machine tools
Electrical wiring
Technical sales and marketing
Technical aspects of procurement
Inspection (quality control)
Troubleshooting and service
Control system design and programming
Interface design
Mechanical design

The candidate is expected to help maintain the company's strong reputation as a leader in a global market and taking the initiative to continue moving the company forward.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Position Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Excellent communication skills, particularly relating to customer contact
Capable of problem solving and good decision-making
A candidate that will independently study and take an interest in relevant knowledge

Graduate Mechanical Engineer Position Remuneration

Salary £25k-£30k dependent on experience
5 hours per week with flexible timing
Proactive health insurance
Training and development encouraged and funded
Generous pension and bonuses

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.