Graduate Applications Engineer (Mechanical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Nottingham

3 months ago

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£30,000 + Progression + International Training + Final Salary Pension + Company Bonus + Company Benefits

Normanton

Are you a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking for the opportunity to join a multinational business, with over a billion pound turnover, that will provide international training opportunities and ongoing progression routes to become a fully qualified Applications Engineer?

On offer is the chance to join an industry leading manufacturer of drive automation known for their exceptional company benefits, outstanding training opportunities and innovative technology.

In this role you will receive full internal training from senior employees alongside the opportunities to train in Germany twice in your first year. Your role is varied, the position will involved aspects of design, client interaction, site work, leasing with supplier and order processing.

This company are a leading global manufacturer specializing in drive automation solutions, providing innovative gearmotors, frequency inverters, and motion control systems for a wide range of industrial applications.

This role would suit a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking to kickstart their career in a successful and impressive business that will enable your ongoing progression.

The Role

Full training and development - internal & international
Working in a team of 5
Carrying out design work and occasional site visits
Leasing with clients and suppliers
Monday to Thursday, 8:45am - 5:15pm, Friday 8:45am-4pmThe Person

Graduate Mechanical EngineerReference Number: BBBH23090

Mechanical Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Mechanical, Automative, Aerospace, Engineering, Trainee Engineer, Graduate Applications Engineer, Wakefield, Normanton, Castlefield

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