Engineering Graduate Programme

TBS Engineering Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TBS Engineering Limited is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their hands-on Graduate Programme in Gloucester. This role offers a starting salary of £30k, with opportunities for global travel and a structured development plan over three years. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and a proactive mindset, ready to tackle real-world challenges in battery assembly automation.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Group Life Assurance & Income Protection

Generous Annual Leave

Continuous Learning & Professional Development

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and pneumatic schematics.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing, installing, and troubleshooting advanced battery assembly machinery.
• Assist with installation & machine commissioning in a production environment.
• Participate in on-site troubleshooting and diagnosing issues.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Position: Graduate Engineer Location: Gloucester UK (Significant opportunity for global travel)

Starting Salary: £30k + Overseas Allowances + Benefits

Kickstart Your Engineering Career and Travel the World with TBS Engineering (a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company)!

Are you an ambitious engineering graduate eager to work with cutting-edge technology and travel the world? Launch your career with TBS Engineering, a global leader in battery assembly automation and part of Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Group! Our hands-on Graduate Programme offers expert training, international exposure, and a clear pathway to a thriving engineering career.

Why Join the TBS Graduate Programme?

✓ Cutting-Edge Engineering – Gain hands-on experience with high-tech mechanical, electrical, robotics and automation equipment.

✓ Global Travel & Cultural Exposure – See the world and work with our international clients to expand your professional and personal horizons.

✓ Career Progression – Structured 3-year development programme to enhance your skills across a broad range of engineering disciplines.

✓ World-Class Training & Mentorship – Learn from industry experts through structured training and real-world projects.

✓ Problem-Solving & Innovation – Take on real challenges, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide innovative solutions.

✓ Customer-Facing Experience – Develop valuable technical training and client interaction skills.

✓ Competitive Benefits & Rewards – Attractive starting salary with structured progression plan, company pension, private medical insurance, and company bonus incentive.

✓ International Travel Allowance – Earn up to 60% of your salary in additional allowances for overseas travel.

✓ Strong Team Culture – Join a supportive, collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

✓ Final Year Pathway Choice - Tailor your journey by choosing between Customer-Focused Projects or Design Engineering in Year 3.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll spend your first two years in our Service & Test Technician team, gaining hands-on experience testing, installing, and troubleshooting advanced battery assembly machinery. In your third year, you can either take the lead on customer projects within the technician role or move into the design office to gain design experience across our equipment range alongside our engineering team. This role provides an excellent foundation in automation, robotics, and industrial machinery, allowing you to develop practical problem-solving skills in a real-world manufacturing environment.

Your Program Journey

Year 1 – Master the Fundamentals – In House Machine Testing

✓ Intensive technical training at TBS HQ to develop machine testing and troubleshooting skills.

✓ Develop expertise in mechanics, pneumatics, controls hardware & programming.

✓ Rotate around testing the different machines in our product range

Year 2 – On-Site Experience – Customer Installs & Commissioning

✓ Travel internationally as part of our install and commissioning teams to customer sites.

✓ Assist with installation & machine commissioning in a production environment

✓ Participate in on-site troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving issues in real time.

Year 3 – Choose Your Path

Option A – Customer Focused Projects

✓ Take ownership of independent service projects and on-site installations.

✓ Mentor and support new graduate technicians joining the programme.

✓ Enhance your leadership, communication, and project management skills.

✓ Develop your detailed design skills across our range of equipment

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline (minimum 2:2)

• Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and pneumatic schematics.

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Desire to travel internationally and adapt to dynamic environments.

Why TBS?

At TBS Engineering, our employees are our greatest asset. We provide a supportive, rewarding, and innovative work environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build fulfilling careers.

Our Benefits Include:

✓ Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Incentives

✓ International Travel Allowance – Earn up to 60% extra when traveling overseas.

✓ Private Medical Insurance – Prioritising your health and well-being.

✓ Group Life Assurance & Income Protection – For added peace of mind.

✓ Generous Annual Leave – Enjoy work life balance.

✓ Continuous Learning & Professional Development – Stay ahead in your field.

✓ Flexible Working Options – At TBS Engineering, our 9-in-10 working pattern gives you up to 26 extra days off a year — on top of 25 days’ annual leave and 8 bank holidays. That’s up to 59 days away from work, helping you balance life in and out of work.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Excited to take your engineering career global? Apply now by sending your CV to [e-mail] with "Engineering Graduate Programme" as the subject line.

Don't miss this chance to join a world class team at the forefront of battery assembly technology.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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