Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Honiton, Devon
Salary:
£27,000-£30,000
Advertiser:
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Date advertised:
15.02.2026
Job details:

This role would suit a graduate materials engineer looking for direct progression to team leadership in a varied and hands-on role for a tight-knit company known for its progression opportunities.

On offer is the opportunity to create a prosperous career within a growing company that works on testing exotic materials for the defence and aerospace industries, conducting destructive and non-destructive testing.
The role will involve the creation and testing of specimens, report writing and data analysis. This is not a typical materials testing position; the successful candidate will be working across a wide variety of interesting and unique materials and will use a multitude of different techniques.

The successful candidate will be managing a small team and conducting a wide variety of tests across different exotic materials.

The role:

  • Direct career progression
  • Creation and testing of material specimens
  • Writing of reports to feedback results to clients
  • Data analysis.

The person:

  • Graduate from an engineering background
  • Looking to progress their career.

Benefits:

  • Bonus
  • 31 days’ holiday
  • Flexible hours
  • Private healthcare.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

Contact details:

Ernest Gordon Recruitment, Suite 1d, Whitefriars, Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NT

T / +44 (0)117 329 0100
E / enquiries@ernestgordon.com
W / www.ernestgordonrecruitment.com

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