Overview
The Job- Graduate Applications Engineer
The Company: One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of Gearboxes, Geared Motors, Servos and Drives. A global leading manufacture with a multi-billion turnover. Full product training, career progression opportunities in commercial or technical roles.
Role and Responsibilities
* Be a touch point for colleagues on mechanical queries (torque, power, speed, inertia, etc.).
* Involve design-related tasks on Solid Works, customer relations, product selection, pricing drive systems, quotes, organising logistics and transport, and chasing overdue products from Germany.
* Support the external sales team with technical knowledge on tougher projects.
* Work on Industrial Gearboxes (Planetary, Bevil, Helical, etc.) and some Geared Motors.
* Engage with End Users, OEMs and distributors in sectors such as Metal, Mining, Conveying, Quarrying, Water Treatment, Hoisting, and F&B.
* Internally based role; may involve occasional customer visits (joint with sales) or taking measurements on site.
Benefits
* £28k-£32k basic salary
* Annual Bonus
* Final Salary Pension
* Health scheme for long term absence
Ideal Candidate
* Must have a degree—ideally 2:1—in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering. If someone has been on the tools and self-sponsored through an HNC/HND, they may also be considered.
* Be very strong mechanically; understand aspects of product selection and design (note: this is not a design engineering role, but there will be some design to do from time to time).
* Experience with Solid Works is a benefit; if not, must be happy to learn and undertake a course.
* Must understand torque, power, speed, and inertia.
* Open to straight graduates or graduates with experience in Customer Service, Project Management, Project Engineering, Design Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales, etc.
* Knowledge of Gearboxes, Motors, Mechanical Power Transmission is a bonus but not required.
* Happy with relocation.
* Extrovert, open-minded, mouldable, driven to progress, sense of humour, confident.
Job Details
* Job Title: Graduate Applications Engineer
* Company: On Target Recruitment Ltd
* Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
* Posted: Closes 3 Jan 2026
* Sector: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
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