Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Morgan Ryder; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in St Helens. The role offers full training and career progression within an established company. Graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering will have the opportunity to engage in a supportive environment, working closely with experienced engineers and pursuing various career paths.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee benefits package

Full product and system training

Defined progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Interest in mechanical systems and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations.
• Manage and process incoming enquiries and orders.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal departments.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

CRM tools

Job description

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Benefits
Location: St Helens (Office Based)
No Experience Needed | Full Training Provided | Career Progression

Have you recently completed a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and are looking to start your career? No previous experience is required-just a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and a desire to grow within a supportive engineering environment.

We're offering an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join a respected UK manufacturer based in St Helens. You'll receive full training, ongoing mentoring, and a clear path to progress into more senior technical or commercial roles.

About the Role

In this office-based role, you'll support customers and colleagues by applying your engineering knowledge in a practical setting. From handling technical enquiries to preparing quotations and supporting project coordination, this position offers a broad and valuable foundation in both engineering and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations
• Recommend product solutions based on customer requirements
• Manage and process incoming enquiries and orders
• Work closely with the external sales team to support project delivery
• Build strong working relationships with customers and internal departments

What You'll Gain:

• No prior experience required - full training from day one
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and commercial specialists
• Structured development plan with opportunities to move into roles such as Technical Sales Engineer, Project Engineer, or Product Specialist
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and applications
• A strong foundation in engineering and commercial practice

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline
• An interest in mechanical systems, technical problem-solving, and real-world applications
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable using IT systems such as Excel and CRM tools
• Motivated, proactive, and keen to build a long-term career

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• Company pension & employee benefits package
• Full product and system training
• Defined progression opportunities within 12-24 months
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're ready to apply your engineering knowledge in a commercial setting-and want to join a company that will invest in your future-apply today and take the first step in your professional journey.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.