Graduate Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Engineer in Deeside to join their engineering team. This role targets recent graduates with an electrical engineering interest who will develop hands-on technical skills and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

You will receive structured training focused on CI, process improvement and operational performance, with opportunities to work across engineering, production and other departments while maintaining detailed project records.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline, ideally Electrical Engineering.
• Genuine interest in electrical engineering and developing technical knowledge.
• Interest in continuous improvement, process optimisation and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with day-to-day technical activities and projects.
• Assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Assist with engineering projects, ensuring activities are completed effectively and to the required standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, production and other departments.
• Develop an understanding of electrical engineering principles and their practical application within the business.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and project records.

Skills

Electrical engineering interest

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree

Electrical engineering background preferred

Job description

Graduate Engineer

£30,000

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

Deeside

gap technical are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Engineer to join our clients engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate, ideally with an electrical engineering background or a strong interest in electrical engineering, to develop their technical skills and gain hands-on experience within an engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be supported through structured training and development, with a particular focus on Continuous Improvement, learning how to identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with day-to-day technical activities and projects.
• Assist in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Learn and apply continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Analyse existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.
• Assist with engineering projects, ensuring activities are completed effectively and to the required standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, production and other departments.
• Develop an understanding of electrical engineering principles and their practical application within the business.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and project records.

Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline, ideally Electrical Engineering.
• A genuine interest in electrical engineering and developing technical knowledge.
• An interest in continuous improvement, process optimisation and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Training & Development

• Continuous Improvement methodologies and techniques.
• Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving.
• Process optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Practical electrical engineering applications.Project management and delivery.

Closing Date: 12/12/2026