Graduate Engineering Solutions Engineer

CDE Global Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Technical & Business Support Graduate. The role involves supporting technical solutions, engaging with customers, and promoting products across industries. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This full-time position offers a robust foundation for career development in technical and business operations.

Qualifications

• Good level of secondary education with high numeracy and literacy.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Educated to degree level, preferably Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical capability of products to potential customers.
• Liaise with local authorities to promote products.
• Develop technical process solutions for customers.
• Research and understand products in a specific region.
• Assist in managing public relations and promotional activity.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Engineering or Commercial/Financial discipline

Job description

CDE Group Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

About The Role

As a Technical & Business Support Graduate, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of technical solutions and business operations across the organisation. This graduate role is designed to provide you with a broad foundation in both technical systems and business processes, enabling you to develop a well‑rounded skill set and contribute to cross‑functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the technical capability of CDE products to potential customers, facilitating in‑ward factory and site visits.
• Liaise with local authorities and organisations representing the mineral resource and recycling industries to promote CDE products.
• Develop technical process solutions for customers with a senior member of the team.
• Research and understand products in a specific region.
• Detail pricing and delivery information with customers and liaise with sales order processing staff to ensure that all orders are promptly received and handled.
• Assist in developing suitable business partners and agents to promote and sell the CDE product range, including identification, setup, management and support of subcontractors, distributors and agents.
• Identify, profile, analyse and implement new business opportunities in the designated territory.
• Coordinate and follow up on existing leads and generate new leads in an effective and structured manner.
• Assist with after‑sales queries, investigate customer complaints and ensure they are dealt with to the customers’ satisfaction.
• Contribute to the ongoing planning and development of the company’s sales and marketing, and business development strategies for the region.
• Contribute to new product/service development, promotion/distribution, customer care and the company’s approach to quality through the presentation of customer feedback and market research.
• Provide regular information to assist management with decision‑making, including competitor profiles and market analysis.
• Make recommendations to management on business development activity and on how the company can improve the marketability of its products.
• Assist in managing all public relations and promotional activity undertaken by the company in conducting business with its customers in the region, building brand awareness and developing unique selling points.
• Adherence to the company Health and Safety Policy.
• Other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills, well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving abilities, excellent interpersonal, negotiation and computer literacy. A desire to do it right and solution orientation.

Required Criteria

• Good level of secondary education with a high degree of numeracy and literacy.
• Educated to degree level in Engineering and/or Commercial/Financial discipline, preferably Mechanical.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Computer literate.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in the specific process of aggregate washing and water treatment.
• Experience managing teams.
• Experience and existing relationships with the typical CDE customer set.

Closing Date

Wednesday 31st December, 2025

Contract Type

Full‑time

Salary

Based on Experience

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