Graduate Mechanical Engineer

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the offices three days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic. 

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Skills & Responsibilities: 

• Functioning as part of a team of engineers and will mainly provide assistance to other engineers, or be responsible under close supervision.   

• Complete Kent Graduate Development Programme.  

• Corporate reporting line is to respective Mechanical Group Manager.  

• Kent values are at the heart of everything we do. They make us unique, inspire our success, and guide our decisions and actions.  The successful graduate will be aligned to these values, striving at all times to be safe, ethical, innovative, responsive, quality and cost, and driven to deliver.  

• Undertakes specific tasks / area of work as defined by the lead / principal / senior engineer.  

• Executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR.  

• Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual  

• Executes work in compliance with client specification, Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.  

• Performs related duties as and when instructed by lead / principal / senior engineer or group manager.  

• Providing input to preparation of deliverables by other engineers.  

• Providing input and support to decision making by other engineers.  

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development. 

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:  

• ​​​Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering – degree should be accredited by one of the professional engineering institutions.  

• ​Awareness applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.  

• ​Knowledge of Safety and Quality Procedures and best practice.​​  

Communication: 

• ​​Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills. ​  

Behaviour/ Core Competencies: 

• ​​​​​Attention to detail.  

• ​Ability to learn.  

• ​Team player.  

• ​Ability to learn to meet deadlines.  

• ​Analytical and problem-solving mind.​​  

• We are looking for candidates who are due to graduate in 2026 or have graduated in the last 2 years.  

HSSEQ: 

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.  

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. 

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. 

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.