Graduate Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in inspection and certification? At Bureau Veritas, we don’t just inspect equipment. We safeguard lives, empower industries, and set the gold standard in safety and compliance.

We’re looking for a passionate and detail-driven engineer to ensure that MEWPs, HIABs, cranes, FLTs, and other lifting gear meet the highest standards under LOLER & PUWER regulations. You’ll be the trusted expert delivering peace of mind to high-profile clients across diverse sectors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client‑facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to: Food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, banking, retail, logistics, power and utilities (including nuclear), automotive, public sector, mobile plant, emergency services, transport and construction.

We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships – combining technical know‑how with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%
• Annual salary review
• Enhanced level of support with a designated planner for your geographical area
• Line manager support through your dedicated area delivery managers (ADM’s)
• Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including life cover, private health care, dental care, gymflex, techscheme, enhanced maternity/paternity policy, give as you earn scheme and travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing support through mental health first aiders, employee assistance programme & smart health services
• Working for an industry‑leading global inspection company certified as a UK top employer for the last nine years in a row

As you would expect from a globally trusted inspection provider, Bureau Veritas holds several accreditations and complies with regulations including UKAS accreditation, SAFed membership and SAFed standard SS01 compliance. Candidate requirements for mechanical inspection roles are:

• Minimum NVQ4, HNC, HND or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• LEEA qualifications are unfortunately not applicable on their own, but they are preferred alongside a relevant mechanically biased engineering qualification.
• Minimum three to five years’ post‑qualification experience working with relevant discipline‑specific equipment.
• Current clean UK driving licence.

Your career is about more than building a CV, it’s a chance to #Leaveyourmark.

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of and contribute to a global mission to enhance safety standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future, shaping a world of trust, and a safer society for us all.