Graduate Mechanical Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client is looking for exceptional graduate mechanical engineers to join their successful, dynamic technical team.
You will get the chance to work alongside other talented individuals on a diverse range of exciting and challenging projects.
Requirements:
- A 1st or Upper 2nd degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent broad based technical qualification.
- Direct experience in a product design and development environment is not essential, but relevant work experience and university design projects would be beneficial.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK.
- To lead by example in setting standards with a “can do” attitude.
About you:
- Good verbal and written communication skills with clients and colleagues.
- A great creative problem-solver, able to generate innovative solutions to engineering problems.
- Enjoy learning new skills very quickly in a dynamic environment.
- To take responsibility for your technical design work, although experienced engineers will be more than happy to assist.
- Be enthusiastic, hardworking and proud of your work.
What the company offers:
- The opportunity to work with some of the world’s most exciting and innovative brands and companies.
- The opportunity to grow with regular professional and technical development opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Mechanical Engineer roles across 365People Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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