Job description

Graduate Trainee Engineer-ideally someone in their second professional role-who is ready to accelerate their career towards management and leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all facets of our client's manufacturing business, with a clear pathway to future leadership positions within their company and wider group.

To be considered you must have a Drivers Licence and permanent leave to stay and work in the UK (No post study work visa's as sponsorship is not available).

What You'll Do.

You'll be immersed in a structured training programme, working alongside experienced managers and engineers to develop your skills in:

Product Design & Specification: Contribute to the creation and refinement of our products.
CAD Design: Get involved in the technical design process and modern manufacturing techniques.
Quality & Certification: Support our ISO 9001 quality management and product certification.
Costing & Purchasing: Learn the commercial side of manufacturing, including cost analysis and supplier management.
Sales Support: Work with our sales team to understand customer requirements and provide technical input.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Prepare management reports and contribute to ongoing business improvement initiatives.
Health & Safety: Help maintain and improve our H&S standards.

What We're Looking For

An apprenticeship or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or General Engineering.
Experience in a manufacturing environment (1-2 years post-graduation preferred). This is essential and profiles without this will be rejected so please do not apply unless you already have either a placement year in manufacturing or post graduation work experience.
Excellent people skills- essential as the role will develop into a leadership position in time. You will be working with manufacturing operatives and senior engineering staff so you will need to be adaptable and empathetic with strong communication skills.
Familiarity with CAD software .
Experience with Sage 50 or similar manufacturing software (a plus).
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
Ambitious, motivated, and keen to progress into management.
Living within daily commuting distance of Stanmore.
Full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

Accelerated Career Path: Our client will invest in your professional development, preparing you for future management and leadership roles.
Comprehensive Training: Learn from experienced professionals and gain exposure to all areas of our business.
Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team within a forward-thinking, growth-focused company.
Long-Term Prospects: Real opportunities for promotion within our client's business and wider group.

The company are a well established SME manufacturer who are part of a large and successful globally recognised engineerng business

Ready to become a future leader in engineering and manufacturing?Apply today with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this exciting management trainee opportunity!

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