Junior Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Generous Pension: 6% employer contribution

Structured Hours: 40 hours/week

Supportive Culture

Supportive Culture

Long-Term Development

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Maidstone seeks a Junior Engineer to join a forward-thinking manufacturing company. This role provides exposure to diverse projects, hands-on problem-solving experience, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. Candidates require a degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments is necessary.
• Organised, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and make things better every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects focused on reliability and improvement.
• Conduct fault-finding, maintenance, and optimization of systems.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage equipment upgrades and supplier repairs.
• Use SAP PM and MM to ensure accurate documentation and system control.
• Liaise with departments to plan work and manage contractor involvement on site.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work across teams

Curious and proactive mindset

Organised with multitasking ability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

SAP MM

Job description

Overview

Role: JUNIOR ENGINEER

Location: Outskirts of Maidstone

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £Excellent + Benefits

Are you ready to take your first big step in engineering? Whether you’re a recent graduate, have a year in industry under your belt, or are looking for your second or third role, this is your chance to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company where continuous improvement, innovation, and development are not just buzzwords – they’re built into everything we do.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Diverse Project Exposure: Work on real-world projects from day one, from improving processes to ensuring mechanical reliability on site.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Learn and contribute across planning, reliability, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Hands-On & Strategic: You’ll be solving real problems while developing a strategic mindset that’ll shape your engineering career.
• Career Growth: Gain experience with state-of-the-art machinery in an environment that actively supports training, mentorship, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering projects focused on reliability and continuous improvement.
• Get hands-on with fault-finding, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical systems.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules and ensure equipment performance.
• Manage mechanical equipment upgrades, supplier repairs, and CAPEX projects.
• Use SAP PM and MM to ensure accurate documentation and system control.
• Liaise with departments to plan work and manage contractor involvement on site.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A curious, proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working across teams and departments.
• Organised, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and make things better every day.

What’s In It for You

• Excellent Salary
• Private Medical Cover
• Generous Pension: 6% employer contribution
• Structured Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (8:30-17:30)
• Supportive Culture: Learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative, no-silos environment
• Long-Term Development: Grow with a company that invests in its people and technology

About the Company

This well-established manufacturer is known for their engineering excellence, high standards of safety, and a strong focus on continuous improvement. With a culture that encourages innovation, flexibility, and growth, they offer the perfect platform for an engineer who’s excited to learn, make an impact, and build a rewarding career.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.