Details
1103717
De Montfort University (Leicester)
19/10/2025
Temp - Perm
40 hours per week - Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm (with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
Business Dress
Pay
£12.98
£1.57
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates. 
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
THE ROLE
On behalf of our Leicester Client, we are looking to recruit a full time Applications Engineer. We are looking for a candidate who is a mechanically biased Engineer; qualified to minimum HNC level, or equivalent industry experience.
We are also looking for a candidate who has excellent IT Literacy and experience of AutoCAD or SolidWorks. This is advantageous, but not essential.
You will be expected to work 40 hours per week.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch).
Please note that this role is not at the University. For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
Expected start date: ASAP
Expected end date: The role will be temporary for 12 weeks minimum and then the client will review the role and consider a permanent placement.
Rate of pay: £12.98
Holiday Pay: £1.57
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide technical support and product recommendations to our OEM customers.
- Answer customer enquiries, prepare quotations and Technical information.
- Ensure all enquiries are dealt with promptly, efficiently and with an emphasis on customer service and attention to detail.
- Work with their suppliers & partners to develop new products.
- Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD & Solidworks.se vibration engineering software & FFT vibration measurements.
Skills and experience
- A Mechanically biased engineer qualified to minimum HNC level, or equivalent industry experience.
- IT Literate - they use a range of digital tooling to manage our business systems, such as Sage 50 and bespoke software for engineering calculations.
- Experience of AutoCAD or Solidworks advantageous, but not essential
- Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
- Become part of their established engineering team working closely with their internal applications engineers & their field technical sales staff.
Location
Wigston - South Leicestershire
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE
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