Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Celsa Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturer in Chepstow, Wales is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to work alongside experienced professionals and manage mechanical activities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of £30,000 to £45,000 and various benefits, including healthcare, pension contributions, and gym discounts. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

Life assurance

Rewards and discounts

Gym Discounts

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Mental health support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career Mechanical Engineer with a relevant degree.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of engineers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage mechanical activities to minimize breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and method statements.
• Work with engineers to ensure effective process running.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer at 7 Steel UK

Do you want to put your Mechanical Engineering degree to good use? Whether you have just graduated or graduated a few years ago, you will quickly learn what it is to be an Engineer.

Working hands‑on alongside experienced Engineers, you’ll be learning about some of the largest pieces of kit you’ll find in the industry – from cranes to furnaces.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise, schedule, and manage mechanical activities (e.g. planned maintenance programmes, shutdowns or emergency repairs) to minimise breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Ensure that risk assessments, method statements and permits are created, implemented and followed.
• Estimate the cost, time and resources required for repair and improvement projects.
• Work directly with engineers in other disciplines and shift managers to ensure the effective running of the process.

It’s a challenging environment but one where you will have continuous opportunities to develop your skills. There’s never a dull day. It won’t be long until you’re working independently and managing your own workload.

Salary Range: £30,000 – £45,000 (Chepstow, Wales, 3 weeks ago)

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan: Claim back money towards the cost of essential healthcare and access valuable health and wellbeing services.
• Pension: 5% of your salary contributed towards your pension.
• Life assurance: Group life assurance to support your family with financial and bereavement assistance.
• Rewards: Discounts and rewards from numerous retailers, restaurants and destinations – choose from vouchers, discount cards, discount codes or cashback.
• Gym Discounts: Access to discounted gym memberships, online subscriptions, retail discounts and food & drink.
• Holidays: 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on bikes and accessories.
• Electric Car Scheme: Save up to 40% on an electric car by salary sacrifice.
• MyMindPal: Access to support for mental health and fitness.
• Free on‑site parking: Provided on all sites.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees are valued and respected. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, as we believe different perspectives and experiences strengthen our workforce and drive innovation in the steel industry. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all employees, ensuring that safety standards are consistently upheld in every aspect of our operations.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing

Location

Chepstow, Wales, United Kingdom (Posted 3 weeks ago)