Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

AVK UK Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking recent graduates to join their Graduate Manufacturing Engineer program. This role involves developing and optimising manufacturing processes and offers career progression, training opportunities, and participation in an international LEAN training programme. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Manufacturing or Engineering and demonstrates a willingness to learn and communicate effectively.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Public Holidays

Life Assurance plan

Company pension plan

Externally recognised development programmes

Qualifications

• Degree must be awarded in Manufacturing/Engineering or relevant modules.
• Willingness to learn and hard-working attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Design and improve production lines.
• Support Engineering Manager in daily operations.

Skills

MS Excel

Data analysis

Ability to learn new skills

Problem identification

Communication

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

LOCATION: Bridgend, Wales

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

Kick-start your career within Manufacturing!

Are you a recent Manufacturing Engineer eager to apply your skills in a supportive environment offering career progression without previous industry experience?

Atlantic Plastics, also known as Atplas, is a UK-based company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of water fittings and valves. Their products are primarily used for residential water connections, delivering potable water from the main supply to homes. They are part of the AVK Group, a global leader in high-quality valves and hydrants for water, wastewater, gas, and fire protection.

About The Role

As a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimising manufacturing processes to produce products efficiently and effectively within the factory.

Other Responsibilities Include

Designing new production lines, improving existing lines and implementing new technology.

Taking ownership of new projects and liaising with internal stakeholders throughout the process.

Being a key player in decisions made to improve the efficiency of processes to be rolled out in real-time.

Providing day to day support for the Engineering Manager at Atlantic Plastics.

What We Offer

A supportive early careers programme with quarterly check-ins, annual appraisals with your direct leader, as well as check-ins with an Early Careers mentor to support your journey.

Externally recognised development such as Insights Discovery profile reviews to define your learning style as well as role specific funded training.

The opportunity to be a Graduate representative for our charity partner– Aquabox

Participation in an International LEAN training programme with the opportunity to travel to sites across Europe including France, Spain and Denmark over a 6-month period.

Access to a “technical guru”, a professional in your field from across one of the four businesses who can provide you with up-to-date industry insight.

Leadership and individual development training such as: Project Management, Decision Making, Presentation Skills, Communication and others.

Part of the AVK Graduate Community 2025/26.

33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays).

Life Assurance plan (x3).

Company pension plan.

About You

You will be on track to be awarded a degree within Manufacturing/Engineering or a degree with relevant manufacturing modules.

A willingness to learn new skills and be hard working.

The ability to identify issues that could arise within a process.

Ability to analyse data and identify areas for improvement.

Ability to communicate effectively with shop floor operatives, engineers and management.

Competent in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

About Avk In The Uk

AVK in the UK products and solutions are essential to vital infrastructures that minimise water loss, improve sustainability, and enhance the quality of life for people everywhere. Every day. And for over half a century and counting, we’ve raised the bar for what our customers can expect.

We are looking for ambitious, driven graduates to join our team and play a key role in our continued success. As part of our graduate program, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts, and develop the expertise needed to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving sector. Whether your passion lies in engineering, supply chain, finance, or marketing, we offer exciting opportunities to help you build your future.

Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career? Join us and be part of something bigger!

Please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this graduate role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Seniority level

• Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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