Junior Engineer

Proactive Global; Kettering; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Proactive Global in Kettering is recruiting a Junior Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. The role focuses on supporting maintenance and engineering activities, assisting with repairs and servicing, and participating in changeovers to keep equipment productive.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced production environment, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Training and development opportunities are offered to help grow your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop technically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and engineering activities across the site.
• Assist with equipment repairs, servicing, and refurbishment.
• Support planned maintenance, breakdown response, and changeovers.
• Carry out machine inspections, adjustments, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Junior Engineer

Kettering

Starting Salary: £43,000

Panama Shift Pattern

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their engineering career within a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

• Support maintenance and engineering activities across the site.
• Assist with equipment repairs, servicing, and refurbishment.
• Support planned maintenance, breakdown response, and changeovers.
• Carry out machine inspections, adjustments, and basic maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping.

About You

• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or a workshop environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop technically.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Starting salary of Ciara £43, 000
• Panama shift pattern
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression
• Excellent benefits package

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.