Graduate Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2427206342-2
  • Date Posted: 24 October 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Precision People
  • Location: Leicestershire
  • Apprentice Pay: £28,500
  • Bonus/Benefits: Bonus, Holiday, Pension
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Aerospace, Civil Engineering, Commercial & QS, Driving, Engineering, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
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About this Apprenticeship

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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