Graduate Engineer
Trainee Technical Buyer
Materials Science and Engineering Degree Required
Leicester
Excellent Package and Development Opportunities
Are you a bright, practically minded Materials Science and Engineering Graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to learn?
We’re offering an outstanding opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join a fast-growing UK manufacturer of advanced CNC machinery used in global aerospace and industrial applications. With double-digit year-on-year growth and a strong international client base, this is your chance to get in at the ground level of a business that values initiative, technical curiosity, and career progression.
The Role:
As a Graduate Engineer, you will be given the opportunity to train as a Technical Buyer
This will involve learning how to procure the required materials and components to build advanced CNC machinery
You will develop negotiation skills and learn how to build outstanding commercial relationships Who We’re Looking For Must-Have:
A degree in Materials Science and Engineering
Strong practical mindset and common sense
A willingness to travel internationally
Problem-solving skills and the ability to think laterally
Excellent communication skills and professional presentation
Final-year project with a strong applied engineering focus
UK passport and driving licence (or ability to gain one quickly)
A UK Passport or an EU Passport with Indefinite Leave / Right to Remain status (this is required due to travel requirements for certain customers locations) What’s In It For You?
£28,500 starting salary
Monthly production bonus (~£400/month = +£5k/year) from day one
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Structured technical development in a defined career path
A close-knit, engineering-led environment that promotes from within Interested?
To apply for this Trainee Technical Buyer / Graduate Engineer position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on (phone number removed)
between 8.30am - 5.30pm.2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.
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