Graduate Design Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Company
Victor Manufacturing Limited are a long-established supplier to the hospitality industry. Operating for over 75 years, from within West Yorkshire, we are a family owned and operated manufacturer of catering equipment & servery counters, supplying a number of prestigious clients both nationally and internationally.
The Role
We require a reliable, focused and career driven individual to join our Technical department in the role of Graduate Design Engineer.
You will be a good communicator, have good experience with CAD and preferably some design related qualification/s.
Key Responsibilities
·To work alongside our technical department in a trainee role to assist with the creation of quality commercial catering equipment designs, supported by technical information, that ensure the resultant Victor Manufacturing products meet customers’ expectations and are manufactured cost effectively.
·To proactively engage with colleagues, industry partners and other stakeholders to ensure this and future projects are completed in a professional and timely manner.
·To collect and develop a practical understanding of specific aspects of food catering display systems and apply such knowledge to support the technical departments work.
Specific Duties
1.Design ‘Engineer-to-Order’ special products in accordance with customer specifications.
2.Improve designs of existing products.
3.The introduction of new products into mainstream production.
4.Assist in improvements to our manufacturing and assembly processes.
5.Process design modifications of parts.
7.Perform other duties relevant to the post.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be reliable, committed and wanting to seek a long-term career in an established company in which they can grow and progress.
Experience with CAD – Essential
Design related qualification/s – Essential
Experience in manufacturing – Desirable
Hours of Employment
7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday)
7:30am - 3:00pm (Friday)
Benefits
Opportunities for pay and role progression
33 days holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)
Pension contribution
Company sick pay scheme
Death in service scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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 Design Engineer roles across Victor Manufacturing 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 £20,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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