Graduate Process Engineer, AD TALENT RECRUITMENT

Top tier Graduate Process Engineer role in manufacturing. £32-34k, hands‑on experience, fast development and clear career progression.

Location & Salary

Barnoldswick, Lancashire – £32,000 - £34,000 + Development & Progression

About the Role

This isn’t your typical graduate role. It’s a hands‑on role within a live manufacturing environment, designed for someone who wants to be on the shop floor from day one, understanding how processes really work and how to improve them.

The successful candidate will be embedded within production, working alongside experienced engineers and operators, gaining practical exposure and building real operational knowledge early in their career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Learning how manufacturing processes operate in a live production environment
• Working directly on the shop floor with operators and supervisors
• Analysing data like waste, downtime and efficiency to spot improvements
• Supporting process trials, optimisation and standardisation
• Getting involved in continuous improvement projects (Lean, CI, 5S)
• Helping create and improve SOPs and process documentation
• Supporting quality investigations and problem solving

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process, Chemical or similar)
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and how things work
• Someone who wants to be hands‑on, not office‑based
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail
• A team player who’s keen to learn and develop

No prior manufacturing experience needed, this role is built to train you.

What You’ll Get

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Real exposure to production, not just theory
• Early involvement in improvement projects
• A clear development pathway into roles like:
  • Production Management
  • Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence
  • Wider Operations Leadership

Why this role stands out

Most graduate roles ease you in slowly. This one doesn’t. You’ll be trusted early, exposed to real challenges, and given the support to develop quickly. If you want to build a career in manufacturing and actually understand how operations work from the ground up, this is a strong place to start.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can learn fast, get stuck in, and build a long‑term engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Details

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and are not engaging with recruitment agencies.

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