Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Materials / NDT)

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Job information

  • Location: Honiton, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £27000 - £30000 per annum + Bonus + 31 Days Holiday + Flexible Hours
  • Published: 10 February 2026

Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Materials / NDT)
£27,000 – £30,000 + Bonus +31 Days Holiday + Private healthcare + Benefits
Honiton, Devon

Are you a Graduate Materials Engineer looking for direct progression to team leadership in a varied and hands on role for tight knit company known for their progression opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to create a prosperous career within a growing company. They work testing exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, conducting destructive and non-destructive testing.

Your role will involve the creation and testing of specimens, report writing and data analysis. This role is not your typical material testing position – you’ll be working across a wide variety of interesting and unique materials and use a multitude of different techniques.

This role would suit a Gradaute Engineer looking for a leadership position, managing a small team and conducting a wide variety of tests across different exotic materials.

The Role

  • Direct progression.
  • Creation and testing of material specimens
  • Writing of reports to feedback results to clients
  • Data analysis

The Person

  • Graduate from an Engineering background
  • Looking to progress their career

Reference: BBBH 23874

Keywords: Material, Composites, Grad, Graduate, Engineer, Technician, Science, Progression, Testing, Engineering, Leader, Team, NDT, DT, Honiton, Devon, Exeter.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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