Graduate Engineer - Sept 2027

The Opportunity

Komatsu UK Ltd is based on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne and was established in 1985. The Company employs over 450 people who are engaged in the design and manufacture of medium-sized hydraulic excavators.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate calibre Engineer to join our Graduate Engineer Scheme, where the successful candidate will follow a two-year structured training programme within the Company. To provide a good all-round knowledge of the various Engineering activities, the Graduate programme involves placements of approximately five months' duration in each of the key Engineering Departments including: Design, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain Management. The Komatsu UK Graduate Engineer Scheme is a permanent position, and on successful completion of the Scheme will lead to an appointment to an Engineer role within the Company.

What we are looking for

Qualifications required

We are looking for candidates with an honours degree at a minimum level of 2:2 in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related Science subject, along with excellent numerical and IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

About us

Komatsu UK Ltd is part of the global Komatsu organisation, the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction and mining equipment, which has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for 100 years. Komatsu’s head office is in Tokyo, and there are over 60,000 people employed worldwide.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits include:

• A starting salary of £35,000 with six-monthly increments,
• 26 days’ annual holiday,
• Contributory pension scheme,
• Private medical insurance,
• On-site Company gym,
• Subsidised canteen,
• Better Health at Work programme,
• An active Sports and Social Club with charity fund raising opportunities.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications is 15 November 2026.