Graduate Lab Test Engineer (Environmental)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Graduate Laboratory Test Engineer (Open to Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Science graduates)
Location: Warwick (On site full-time)
Salary: Extremely Competitive
Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday
Are you a Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Science graduate and want to work for a global testing company, with an excellent starting salary? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you…
For this role, you will need to be a recent graduate with no industry experience required. This position is based in the European Environmental testing centre of excellence providing testing solutions for customers in a range of sectors, who need to ensure their product is compliant and safe.
Responsibility:
· Plan, organise and perform a range of environmental tests in line with procedures
· Design, detail and test rigs and fixtures
· Liaise with customers, other departments, test engineers, test technicians and external agencies
· Prepare test reports and certificates
· Attend meetings in order to discuss technical requirements
· Report to the Depart Manager for the technical integrity of the work performed
· Prepare subcontract and ancillary item purchase requisitions
· Provide support with continuous improvement
· Liaise with onsite customers witnessing their tests
The person:
· Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Science
· Ideally experienced in physical environmental testing relating to: Vibration, shock, temperature & humidity, Altitude, salt fog, sand and dust, fatigue
· Ability to use and operate a range of MS Office products and bespoke systems
· Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently and be flexible under pressure
· A personable, professional individual with a passion for engineering
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer facing
· Must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance, so must have been resident within the UK for a minimum of 5 years
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: From £27,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warwick, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Lab Test Engineer (Environmental) roles across Russell Taylor Group 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 £27,500 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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