Junior Engineer

Junior Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed