Graduate Computer Engineer

Blue Orchid Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT service provider in Shrewsbury is looking for a Graduate Computer Engineer to kick-start their career in IT. Candidates should have a passion for coding, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to learn new technologies. This full-time position offers starting salary of £25,000 with opportunities for rapid advancement. Employees enjoy flexible working hours, modern offices, and career growth while contributing to exciting projects. If you're ready to launch your IT career, apply today!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• A love for coding and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative and team-first mindset.
• Experience in multiple coding languages is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Write bespoke code to improve internal and client systems.
• Contribute to Identity and Access Management (IDAM) projects.
• Perform system upgrades and patching.
• Provide helpdesk support and proactive systems monitoring.

Skills

Coding (Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP)

Team collaboration

Curiosity and adaptability

Education

Recent computer science or IT graduate

Tools

Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Office 365)

Linux environments (SUSE, Debian, Red Hat)

Job description

Overview

Ready to launch your career in IT? If you are a recent computer science or IT graduate bursting with passion for technology, eager to sharpen your skills and make a real impact, this role is for you. Our client, a dynamic and growing specialist IT service provider based in Telford (you must be based in or within a 30 minute commute of Telford), is looking for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Computer Engineer to join their talented team. This isn\'t just another graduate job, it is a springboard into an exciting IT career where you will be supported, challenged, and rewarded every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Write bespoke code to improve internal and client systems.
• Contribute to exciting Identity and Access Management (IDAM) projects.
• Perform system upgrades and patching — keeping critical systems running smoothly.
• Provide helpdesk support and proactive systems monitoring.

Qualifications

• A love for coding (ideally Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP but we value your willingness to learn even more!).
• A collaborative, team-first mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to master new technologies.
• (Bonus points if you\'ve dabbled in other coding languages but enthusiasm is your best asset!)

Extra Tech You\'ll Get Exposure To

• Hardware infrastructure (servers, storage arrays, switches)
• Microsoft tech (Active Directory, Office 365)
• Linux environments (SUSE, Debian, Red Hat)
• Hypervisors, desktop management, backup & disaster recovery tools

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

• Permanent, full-time role with fantastic career progression.
• Flexible working hours for the right person.
• Free on-site parking + good public transport links.
• Modern offices air-conditioned with disabled facilities.
• Opportunities for travel and occasional work away from home.
• Starting salary: £25,000 + rapid advancement as you grow.

You won\'t just be a small cog in a big machine, you\'ll be part of a team that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and helps shape your career.

If you\'re ready to launch your IT career, gain invaluable experience, and be part of a team that values your growth, we\'d love to hear from you! Apply today and join us on an exciting journey toward becoming a skilled IT professional