Graduate Mechanical Engineer

FC Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FC Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Cardiff, South Wales. The role involves supporting the build, assembly, installation and servicing of specialist equipment. It is a practical, hands‑on opportunity for a graduate who enjoys understanding how equipment works and solving problems.

You will develop skills in the workshop and at customer sites, with regular travel across South Wales. A degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands‑on experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on interest in practical engineering, assembly and maintenance.
• Experience with university projects, hobbies, placements or work.
• Confidence using basic hand tools.
• Methodical fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication and professional approach with customers.
• Willingness to learn and travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning at customer sites.
• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Identify faults and help resolve technical issues.
• Test equipment to check functionality and performance.
• Use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and accurately.
• Follow technical instructions and service procedures.
• Replace components and adjust equipment as needed.
• Complete service reports and maintain records.
• Communicate with customers during site visits.
• Learn from experienced engineers and take on more responsibility as skills develop.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Salary: 30,000
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time

We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our technical team, supporting the build, assembly, installation and servicing of specialist equipment.

This is a practical, hands‑on opportunity for an engineering graduate who enjoys understanding how equipment works, solving problems and working with tools. You will develop your skills alongside experienced engineers, gaining experience both in the workshop and at customer sites.

The role will suit someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in building, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electromechanical equipment. Regular travel to customer sites across South Wales will form part of the role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building and assembling mechanical and electromechanical equipment
• Supporting equipment installation and commissioning at customer sites
• Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Identifying faults and helping resolve technical issues
• Testing equipment to check functionality and performance
• Using hand tools and workshop equipment safely and accurately
• Following technical instructions and service procedures
• Replacing components and making adjustments to equipment
• Completing service reports and maintaining accurate records
• Communicating with customers during site visits
• Learning from experienced engineers and taking on more responsibility as your skills develop

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• An interest in practical engineering, assembly and maintenance
• Hands‑on experience through university projects, hobbies, placements or employment
• Confidence using basic hand tools
• A methodical approach to fault‑finding and problem‑solving
• Good communication skills and a professional approach with customers
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to customer sites

If you're an engineering graduate looking for a practical role where you can build, service and repair equipment while developing your technical skills, we'd like to hear from you.