Graduate Engineer

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Role: Graduate Mechanical Engineers - High level Maintenance • £42,500 - £55,000 starting salary 4 days on 6 days off.

Graduates with "hands on" experience are also of interest but the salary will be higher again.

Please pass to anyone you know looking also as we need multiple Graduates.

Job Description

Role: Graduate Mechanical Support Engineer- £42500 per year basic 4 on/6 off shift pattern + overtime available)

We’ve identified your profile as a strong match for a Graduate Mechanical Support Engineer position with a global aerospace engineering organisation, offering up to £55,000 ( with overtime) and a 4 on/6 off shift pattern.

This is an opportunity to join a team supporting operations at Airbus Broughton (Deeside, North West UK), working on highly advanced manufacturing and automation systems used in commercial aircraft production.

The shift pattern helps with an excellent quality of life as well as the opportunity to increase your earnings significantly with overtime.

Role Overview

We have some great opportunities for Engineering Graduates and more experienced Graduates with solid experience in industry (BEng) ideally in mechanical engineering or similar, to work for a world leader in the design and manufacturing of aerospace machine automation.

You will be part of a specialist on-site engineering team responsible for maintaining and supporting complex aerospace machinery, including:

• Assembly systems for commercial aircraft wings

• Riveting machines and tools for wing panel and fuselage assembly

• Robotic assembly systems

• Spacecraft handling equipment

This is a hands-on role focused on fault finding, maintenance, and continuous improvement, where you’ll quickly develop practical, real-world engineering expertise.

What This Offers You

• £42,500 - £55,000 starting salary

• 4 days on, 6 days off shift pattern

• Optional overtime paid at time and a half

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised aerospace environment

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers

• Exposure to complex, industry-leading systems early in your career

This role is particularly well suited to graduates looking to accelerate their development through hands-on experience in a technically demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults on advanced machinery

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance

• Supporting continuous improvement of equipment performance

• Working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team

• Engaging with on-site customer teams where required

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or similar

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one very soon)

• Strong practical aptitude and confidence working with tools/equipment

• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team and follow structured processes

Benefits

• Private healthcare (after 12 months)

• Employee Association Programme

• Reimbursement for annual professional memberships

• Company discounts

• On-site parking

• Access to company equipment for personal projects

Location

Deeside - Airbus Broughton site

(Candidates must be able to commute or relocate if necessary)

Process

• Initial screening

• Online mechanical assessment

• Final on-site interview

If this aligns with what you’re looking for, I’d be happy to discuss the role in more detail and guide you through the next steps