GRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – PERMANENT
Ashford, Kent | Full-time | On-site (5 days)
Salary: £25,000 – £27,000
Contact: Emily Powell or Sammy Messenger – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is partnering with a highly regulated engineering and technology organisation based in Ashford, seeking a Graduate Engineering Technician to join their on-site technical team on a permanent basis.
This opportunity is ideal for a Physics or Mechanical Engineering graduate who wants far more than a textbook role – offering hands-on testing, real responsibility and genuine long-term career development within a professional engineering environment.
The Role
You will join a small, structured technical team working within a mechanical test laboratory environment. The role focuses on hands-on testing, data capture and technical reporting to support ongoing development and verification activities.
This is a permanent opportunity offering exposure beyond routine testing, with involvement in data analysis, report writing and collaboration with engineers, providing a strong foundation for progression into engineering or related technical disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting mechanical and functional testing in line with defined procedures.
- Recording, analysing and presenting test data using Excel and written reports.
- Supporting engineers with development studies, investigations and test programmes.
- Building and handling prototype components and test samples.
- Maintaining high standards of organisation, accuracy and cleanliness within the lab.
- Working collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with confidence handling data.
- Competent user of Excel and Word.
- Highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented.
- Naturally curious with an interest in how mechanical systems work.
- Comfortable working fully on-site, five days per week.
Why Apply?
You’ll be joining a business that invests time in developing early-career engineers and technicians.
This role offers:
- Exposure to real-world engineering testing, not simulated exercises.
- A structured, professional environment with strong technical standards.
- Hands-on experience that builds credibility early in your career.
- Clear routes into engineering, quality or specialist technical roles over time.
- The chance to work on meaningful projects where accuracy and quality genuinely matter.
- Great benefits!