Junior Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Full time

About Us

Job Title: Junior Mechanical Engineer

Salary Range: £, – £,

Fixed Term / Full Time

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in Mechanical Engineering or seeking to enhance your education in this field? The Design Service is in search of a recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering.

The Design Service team within Richmond and Wandsworth Councils provides a variety of crucial consultancy services aimed at maintaining the Councils' building infrastructure, ensuring that facilities are functional, secure, enjoyable, and comfortable for both service users and staff.

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will collaborate with the M&E Building Services team while working towards your professional qualification. You will engage with a diverse group of professionals from the Council who deliver essential services, ensuring that each day presents new challenges and opportunities. You will cultivate professional relationships and adapt to a varied client base.

Can you contribute to the well-being of Richmond and Wandsworth by ensuring the continuity of these vital services?

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a recent graduate in mechanical engineering. This position is a fixed-term contract, with the duration dependent on the course of study undertaken. Ideally, we seek candidates who already possess a qualification or are currently enrolled in a relevant program. Applicants should have resided in the UK for a minimum of three years.

The primary objective of this role is to successfully complete a training program to obtain a relevant qualification.

Throughout your studies, you will receive mentorship from experienced members of the Design Service, while also providing support to them.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring quality assurance for ongoing projects,
  • Collaborating with clients, preparing reports, presentations, and documenting meetings.
  • As your expertise grows, you will manage your own projects with guidance from senior engineers.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and a strong commitment to this field of study or relevant experience.
  • A professional demeanor with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining high accuracy.
  • Robust problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively and adaptively.
  • Able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats.

Useful Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are dedicated to fostering inclusive recruitment practices for all individuals. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, recognizing that employees from diverse backgrounds contribute positively to the Councils and enhance our service delivery.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us.

We also prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some positions may be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, appointments will be conditional upon satisfactory police record checks.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees, including annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), flexible working arrangements, and a generous pension scheme.

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