Hands-on R&D Engineer — Growth, Training & Pension

Probe UK; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days holiday

Sick pay

PPE and tools provided

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Probe UK in Wolverhampton is seeking a graduate or early-career R&D Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment. The role covers hands-on machining, lab work, and trials across sustainable material technology and recycling equipment.

You will work standard days (08:30-17:00), with potential progression to supervision as the business grows. The package includes £30,000–£35,000, 33 days holiday, pension, sick pay, and provided PPE and tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate or R&D Engineer with a degree in materials, mechanical engineering or similar (advantageous).
• Manufacturing background with machining experience (advantageous).
• Hands-on and self-starter with good problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literate; CNC experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sustainable material technology development and recovery trials.
• Run pilot-scale recycling equipment and perform sample preparations on various manufacturing machinery.
• Conduct material testing (mechanical and chemical) and maintain data logs.
• Maintain lab spaces and documentation to support projects.

Skills

Hands-on

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Computer literate

CNC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in materials or mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Probe UK in Wolverhampton is seeking a graduate or early-career R&D Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment. The role covers hands-on machining, lab work, and trials across sustainable material technology and recycling equipment.

You will work standard days (08:30-17:00), with potential progression to supervision as the business grows. The package includes £30,000–£35,000, 33 days holiday, pension, sick pay, and provided PPE and tools.