Graduate Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Southampton seeks a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves hands-on work with mechanical assembly and CNC machinery, offering opportunities for training and progression into design or management. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a keen interest in manufacturing processes. Excellent communication skills are essential for this permanent position with a salary range of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience working with machinery or other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of products and equipment.
• Working with CNC machinery.
• Being involved in the design and development of new products.

Skills

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Experience with machinery or heavy equipment

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Excellent communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Eager to learn and develop

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

ROLE – Graduate Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION – Southampton

TERM - Permanent

SALARY- £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures bespoke products for a number of industries. They are looking to take on a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience working with machinery or other heavy equipment
• Eager to work in a hands-on and varied Engineering role
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, plastics, injection moulding, machining etc
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• A background in Manufacture would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player
• Eager to train and develop their career in Engineering/Manufacture

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

• Mechanical assembly of a variety of products and equipment
• Working with CNC machinery
• Opportunities to train in different areas of Engineering and progress up into Design or Management
• Being involved in the design and development of new products
• CNC Milling or Turning working with varied controls
• Reading from engineering drawings
• Adhering to company H&S requirements
• Working to procedures and instructions
• Communicating with different departments to resolve technical issues

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.