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Graduate Design Engineer

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Horner Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-11-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Our client has for over 30 years been one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of very narrow aisle (VNA) material handling equipment.

They design, manufacture and market award-winning articulated forklift trucks at the company’s UK manufacturing plant.

As part of their future plans to grow the business worldwide, they are looking to recruit a (Graduate) Engineer to join their team. Reporting directly to the Engineering Director you will play a key role in the future development of their products and business.

The Role:

You will be involved in the design and development of the next generation of material handling equipment, taking into account:

  • Ease of assembly
  • Cost of manufacture
  • Ease of servicing
  • Latest advances in technology

Initial Project – To design , develop and bring into production from ‘the ground up’ a new material handling vehicle.

Other aspects initially – To support the engineering function:
  • Design & Drafting
  • Sourcing parts
  • Site work
  • Preparing technical proposals / Quotations
  • Support the sales function with technical assistance
  • Prepare instructions
You should possess knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems (gears, bearings etc)
  • Hydraulic systems (valves, cylinders etc)
  • Fabrication & assembly processes
  • Design & drafting (AutoCAD 2D &3D)
  • Production processes
It would be desirable if you have knowledge of:
  • Electrical/electronic components, circuits and control systems.

You are likely to have graduated in General, Mechanical or Design engineering or a related discipline and have at least 2 years’ experience in a relevant position.

For the position the successful candidate should also possess/or be:
  • A good general education with an appropriate degree or similar experience
  • An ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing
  • An ability to undertake complex work in a planned and systematic manner
  • ‘Hands on’ with a range of practical skills
  • Able to display initiative
  • Flexible and enthusiastic
  • A team player
  • Able to work independently and on own initiative within specified guidelines or processes

This is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to create a name for yourself and directly influence the future of an international business.

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