Graduate Engineer

Precision Recruitment UK Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in advanced engineering is seeking graduate engineers with a strong passion for technology and a desire to travel the world. Successful candidates will undergo tailored development paths in Applications, Service, or Design Engineering, with opportunities for international experience and career progression. The company offers an excellent starting salary, bonus structure, and a collaborative environment that promotes from within.

Benefits

Monthly production bonus

Company vehicle after probation

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Structured technical development

Global travel and customer exposure

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field mandatory.
• Minimum 2:1 grade or strong application focus.
• Willingness to travel and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and fine-tune machine programs for applications engineering.
• Install and maintain precision machines globally.
• Contribute to engineering design and development of advanced machines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical curiosity

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electro-mechanical, or Mechanical Engineering

2:1 minimum or 2:2 with strong other qualifications

Tools

CAD

CNC

Robotics

Control systems

Job description

• Type: Permanent

Graduate Engineering Opportunity
High-Growth Manufacturing Business
Leicester, LE19 1WZ
Excellent Package and Benefits

Are you a bright, practically minded graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to travel the world? Were offering an outstanding opportunity to join a fast-growing UK manufacturer of advanced CNC and EDM-based machinery used in global aerospace and industrial applications.

With double-digit year-on-year growth and a strong international client base, this is your chance to get in at the ground level of a business that values initiative, technical curiosity, and career progression.

The Roles Available Were hiring four graduate engineers, each with tailored development paths into one of the following functions:

- Applications Engineering (Apps)
Develop, run and fine-tune complex machine programs to match customer part specifications.

Support acceptance trials, provide remote and in-person training, and travel globally to support customer implementations.

Up to 40% international travel expected.

- Service Engineering
Install, commission and maintain cutting-edge precision machines at client sites around the world.

Ideal for technically confident individuals eager to gain international experience and problem-solve under real-world conditions.

- Controls or Design Engineering
Engage in the design and development of advanced multi-axis machines incorporating CNC systems, camera integration, and EDM technology.

Youll need to show a deep technical interest and curiosity, especially in electrical/electronic systems.

- Graduate Buyer (1 position)
A technically-minded role, ideal for someone who wants to blend engineering knowledge with commercial decision-making.

Youll manage the sourcing of machined parts and components, assessing manufacturing accuracy requirements and engaging with supply chains.

Who Were Looking For Must-Have:

- A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electro-mechanical, or Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
- 2:1 minimum (2:2 acceptable only if strong in all other areas)
- Strong practical mindset and common sense
- A willingness to travel internationally (for service/apps roles)
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally
- Excellent communication skills and professional presentation
- UK passport and driving licence (or ability to gain one quickly)
- Proof of UK university degree

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience with CAD, CNC, robotics or control systems
- Final-year project with a strong applied engineering focus
- Team leadership or project coordination during university

Whats In It For You?

- £28,500 starting salary
- Monthly production bonus (~£400/month = +£5k/year) from day one
- Company vehicle (after probation)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Structured technical development in a defined engineering path
- Global travel and customer exposure
- A close-knit, engineering-led environment that promotes from within

Interested?

To apply for this Graduate Engineer position, here are your two options:
1.

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and lets talk through your experience.

Ask for Dan Henderson on 0116 254 5411 between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2.

"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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• Start: 26/06/2025

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