Graduate Applications Engineer

Solaiemes; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturer is seeking a Graduate Applications Engineer to support technical product selection and contribute to product development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical Engineering and excellent problem-solving skills. This hands-on role includes customer interaction and occasional travel across Europe. A starting salary of £25,000 to £27,000 with additional bonuses and training opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus (~£5,000)

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Willingness to engage in hands-on product testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical product selection support to customers and distributors.
• Assist with equipment sizing and preparing quotations.
• Contribute to product development and R&D projects.

Skills

Numerical and problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Detail-oriented

Organised

Eager to learn

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Salary: £25,000 £27,000 + Annual Bonus (~£5,000) + Benefits

Hours: MonThurs 8:3017:00, Fri 8:3014:30

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Travel: Occasional European travel (exhibitions, conferences, customer visits)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Applications Engineer to join a well-established engineering manufacturer supplying specialist equipment across the UK and Europe. This is a hands-on, technical and commercially focused role, ideal for a recent chemical engineering graduate looking to build a career in applications engineering, product development, and customer support.

The Role

As a Graduate Applications Engineer, you will work within a small, friendly engineering team, supporting customers with technical product selection and contributing to innovative product development projects. This is a varied role combining technical calculations, client interaction, and practical hands-on work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical product selection support to customers and distributors.
• Assist with equipment sizing, preparing quotations, and producing documentation.
• Contribute to product development and testing, including R&D projects.
• Create or update technical data sheets and marketing materials.
• Support quality checks, testing, and occasional product assembly.
• Attend occasional European exhibitions, conferences, and site visits.
  
  

About You

Were looking for someone who is enthusiastic about engineering, keen to learn, and confident in both technical and customer-facing situations.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and quick to learn.
• Willing to be involved across the business, from office-based technical work to hands-on product testing.
• Based within 3040 minutes of Stockport or willing to relocate.
  
  

Whats On Offer

• £25,000 £27,000 starting salary (DOE).
• Annual performance bonus (~£5,000 historically, paid in December).
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Full training provided on product range, systems, and client base.
• External training courses funded where relevant (e.g. ATEX, safety regulations).
• Clear progression path to Senior Applications Engineer / Distributor Account Lead.
  
  

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