Graduate Mechanical Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2558213766-2
  • Date Posted: 9 January 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Premier Engineering
  • Location: Southampton, Hampshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £25,000 to £30,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

JOB- Graduate Mechanical Engineer

LOCATION- Southampton

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- 25,000 - 30,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures bespoke plastic products. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Graduate Mechanical Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Degree BSc / BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • 0-2 years or more industry experience
  • Strong hands-on skills with machinery and production
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software- ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
  • Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
  • Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
  • Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Be keen to develop with a company long term
  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office


The Graduate Mechanical Engineer role will involve:

  • Working within the current engineering team with other Engineers
  • Seeing through projects from concept through to completion
  • Working in the R&D team
  • Being hands on with machinery and CNC programming
  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
  • Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
  • Liaising with manufacturing providers
  • Producing the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Updating 3D models and drawings
  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
  • Checking drawings for sign off
  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects


If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.