CDE Group Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Graduate Engineering Solutions Engineer
Job Description
Location: C D E Group Ltd, H1, Kilcronagh Business Park
WE ARE CDE – a leading provider of wet processing solutions for the natural materials and waste recycling sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver engineering solutions that help customers transform waste into valuable resources, supporting the circular economy.
About The Role
As a Technical & Business Support Graduate, you will support the delivery of technical solutions and business operations across the organisation. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and IT teams, gaining hands‑on experience and contributing to cross‑functional projects.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate the technical capability of CDE products to potential customers, facilitating in‑ward factory and site visits.
* Liaise with local authorities and organisations representing the mineral resource and recycling industries to promote CDE products.
* Develop technical process solutions for customers with a senior member of the team.
* Research and understand products in a specific region.
* Detail pricing and delivery information with customers and liaise with sales order processing staff to ensure orders are promptly received and handled.
* Assist in developing suitable business partners and agents to promote and sell the CDE product range.
* Identify, profile, analyse and implement new business opportunities in the designated territory.
* Coordinate and follow up on existing leads and generate new leads in an effective and structured manner.
* Assist with after‑sales queries, investigate customer complaints, and ensure a satisfactory resolution.
* Contribute to the ongoing planning and development of the company’s sales and marketing and business development strategies for the region.
* Contribute to new product/service development, promotion, distribution, customer care and quality improvement through customer feedback and market research.
* Provide regular information to assist management with decision‑making, including competitor profiles and market analysis.
* Make recommendations to management on business development activity and marketability improvements.
* Assist in managing all public relations and promotional activity to build brand awareness and develop unique selling points.
* Adhere to the Company Health & Safety Policy.
* Other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.
Skills Needed
People skills – ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
Required Criteria
* Good level of secondary education with a high degree of numeracy and literacy.
* Degree level in Engineering and/or Commercial/Financial discipline, preferably Mechanical.
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
* Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Computer literate.
* The desire to want to “Do It Right”.
* Good communication and presentation skills.
* Solution‑oriented.
* Right to work in the UK.
Desired Criteria
* Experience in the specific process of Aggregate Washing and Water Treatment.
* Experience managing teams.
* Experience and existing relationships with typical CDE customers.
Closing Date
Friday 30th January 2026
Contract Type
Full time
Salary
Based on experience
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