Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Hours: 48 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday / Tuesday–Saturday
Location: On-site – driving licence and own transport required due to location
Are you an early-career Engineer looking to build your experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We’re recruiting for a Junior Engineer to join an established engineering team, providing hands-on support across production equipment, maintenance and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent and is ready to take the next step in their engineering career.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, developing your mechanical and electrical knowledge while gaining exposure to a busy manufacturing operation.
The Role
As a Junior Engineer, you will:
* Support planned and reactive maintenance across production and manufacturing equipment.
* Assist with mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
* Help diagnose equipment issues and minimise production downtime.
* Work alongside experienced engineers on maintenance and improvement projects.
* Support preventative maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
* Develop your engineering knowledge through practical, hands-on experience.
* Work closely with production and engineering colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
* Recently completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
* Good foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering.
* Experience or a strong interest in food manufacturing, FMCG, industrial engineering or manufacturing.
* Practical, hands-on approach to engineering and fault finding.
* Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
* Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
* Genuine interest in engineering, maintenance and continuous improvement.
* Full UK driving licence and own transport are essential due to the site location.
Hours & Shift Pattern
This is a 48-hour-per-week position operating across a Monday–Saturday shift pattern:
* Monday–Friday: 07:00 – 17:10
* Tuesday–Saturday: Tuesday–Friday 08:50 – 19:00, Saturday 07:00 – 17:10
What's on Offer
* £35,000 – £40,000 salary
* Excellent opportunity to develop within a hands-on engineering environment.
* Exposure to both mechanical and electrical engineering.
* Support and experience from an established engineering team.
* Long-term opportunity to develop into a well-rounded Maintenance/Manufacturing Engineer.
If you’ve recently completed your engineering training and are looking for an opportunity where you can develop your skills in a practical manufacturing environment, apply today for further information
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year