Graduate Applications Engineer

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Foston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer is seeking a Graduate Applications Engineer in the United Kingdom to provide technical support for JCB engines in various applications. The successful candidate will assist customers with installation guidelines, documentation, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should be working towards or have a degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Competitive salary, 33 days of holiday, gym access, and other perks offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days of holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Qualifications

• Working towards or have a degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Understanding of product development processes (NPIP knowledge is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting the right engine and aftertreatment system.
• Ensure customers understand installation guidelines.
• Support planning installation testing and validation.
• Help review and approve final engine installations.
• Retrieve and prepare documentation for application approval.
• Apply JCB specifications to ensure sound engineering design.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Understanding of product development processes

Education

Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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About the role:

We’re looking for aGraduate Applications Engineer to join our JCB Power Systems team. In this role, you'll act as the key point of contact for machine groups installing JCB engines and aftertreatment systems in off-highway applications, power packs, and generator sets. You’ll provide technical support, guidance, and documentation to ensure engines are correctly selected and installed to the highest standards, protecting both customer satisfaction and JCB’s reputation for engineering excellence.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Assist with selecting the right base engine and aftertreatment system for specific applications, market segments, and emissions requirements.
• Ensure customers understand and apply installation guidelines to achieve robust and compliant designs.
• Support customers in planning installation sign-off testing and validation.
• Help review and approve final engine installations, working with customers to resolve any issues.
• Retrieve data and prepare documentation to support application sign-off and approval.
• Apply JCB specifications and safety standards to ensure sound engineering design.
• Provide input for internal engineering reviews (such as FMEA and DVPSOR).
• Create and maintain documents to support instrumentation, testing, and sign-off processes.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have (or are working towards) a degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• You can plan and organise work effectively to meet deadlines.
• You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• You can deliver excellent customer support and respond quickly to challenges.
• You have an understanding of product development processes and design stages (knowledge of NPIP is an advantage).

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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