Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
Newtownabbey
Fulltime/Permanent
Monday – Friday Day Shift
Salary £24,000
Graduate/Trainee Process/Manufacturing Engineer
Vanrath are recruiting for a Graduate / Trainee Process Engineer to join our international plastic manufacturing client based in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with 1 years’ experience to join a forever growing global manufacturing business that will provide you with genuine strong career progression opportunities. You will be provided with training in the manufacturing process, with the opportunity to train in/implement world class manufacturing practices (Lean, Six Sigma etc.).
Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for
· Monitoring and analyzing operating data from the manufacturing process using statistical tools proactively and reactively
· Maintain/create prosses documentation
· Monitoring and analyzing operating data from the manufacturing process using statistical tools
· Key material/equipment stock control
· Improvements to the current processing parameters/techniques
Working hours will be Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm and early Friday finish at 2.30pm.
Criteria
· Engineering/Technical Qualification (minimum HNC)
· 1 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
· Ideally have some experience in stock control
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Engineering/Manufacturing jobs in Co Antrim or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Sophie Brown in the strictest confidence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Manufacturing Engineer roles across VANRATH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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