Salary
34000 with regular increases

Contractual hours
37

Basis
AE - Admin/Engineering

Region
North

Job category/type
Graduates

Date posted
02/04/2026

Job reference
REQ000094

Graduate Engineer – September 2026 Start date

Komatsu

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

We are looking for candidates with an honours degree at a minimum level of a 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 £34,000 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.

Interested

Join us for a two day working in industry workshop on the 6th and 7th May, 10am – 4pm, where we will cover: Factory tour, Excavator driving, Inspiring speakers, Hands on projects, Networking opportunities, Use of immersive suite, VR Technology, Mock interview and CV support.

If you’d like to find attend, please use the following link

https://forms.office.com/e/HJphELEepZ

Please email lauren.round@komatsu.eu for more information.

Closing date for applications is 20 May 2026

Work Location: In person