Mechanical Engineering Graduate EDM Technician

Company
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Location
Crewe
Salary
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Graduate (EDM Technician)

£25,000 - £30,000 +Company Benefits + Training + Overtime + early finish ona Friday

Crewe

Do you have a Mechanical Engineering qualification and want kick start your career in EDM, join a family run specialist precision company, apply your technical knowledge, with the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime?

This well-established, family-run UK precision engineering business specialises in wire erosion and EDM machining, producing high-accuracy, close-tolerance components for demanding industries. With 30 years of engineering expertise, the company supplies customers across Aerospace, Formula 1, Petrochemical and Chemical sectors, where precision and reliability are essential. Built on strong family values and technical excellence, the business is known for its quality, innovation and long-standing customer relationships.

In this role, you will support the setting, operation and maintenance of EDM wire erosion and CNC machinery, producing precision components to engineering drawings. You'll assist with programming, carry out quality checks, and use measurements and basic maths to ensure accuracy. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll help troubleshoot issues and develop your skills in a hands-on, collaborative manufacturing environment. This role is 07:45 - 17:00 finishing at 13:45 on a Friday.

This role would suit someone with a Mechanical Engineering qualification looking to start a career in EDM and precision engineering, offering hands-on training in a family-run environment and the opportunity to boost earnings through regular overtime.

The Role:

  • Assist with the setting and operation of EDM wire erosion and CNC machines
  • Produce precision components from engineering drawings
  • Carry out basic programming support and quality inspections
  • Support machine maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Monday to Friday, 07:45-17:00 (13:45 finish Fridays), overtime available

The Person

  • Mechanical Engineering qualification (BTEC / NVQ / equivalent)
  • Interest in EDM, wire erosion and precision engineering
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Work within a team of 11
  • Commutable to Elworth

Reference: BBBH23414

Keywords: EDM Technician, Trainee, Junior, Wire Erosion, CNC Machining, Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BTEC, NVQ, Engineering Drawings, Precision Components, Aerospace, Formula 1, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Machine Setting, Quality Inspection, Apprenticeship, Family-Run Business, Overtime, Day Shift, Elworth

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Location
Crewe
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
24th February 2026
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