Junior Maintenance Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Basingstoke is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer. This role involves performing maintenance on high-tech machinery, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance across activities. The ideal candidate will have some training in maintenance engineering and a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Competitive salary between £30,000-£40,000 with career progression opportunities and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Some experience or training in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on high-tech machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Maintain safety and compliance across maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Understanding of mechanical systems

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Willingness to learn

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer
Location: Basingstoke
Salary:£30,000 - £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 38-hour week – Days
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing powerhouse that’s redefining innovation. Our client is at the forefront of advanced engineering, and they’re on the hunt for a Junior Maintenance Engineer to become a key player in their high-performing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and love working with complex machinery and pumps, this is your next big move.

The Role

As a Junior Maintenance Engineer, you’ll support the team in keeping production equipment running smoothly. You’ll assist with both electrical and mechanical challenges, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. From fault-finding to installations, your developing skills will be crucial in maintaining the heartbeat of this innovative operation as well looking after the facilities and carrying out building maintenance tasks.

Junior Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on high-tech machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Building and facilities maintenance
• Maintain safety and compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance work and resolutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to boost reliability and performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Some experience or training in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Willingness to learn

What’s in It for the Junior Maintenance Engineer?

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 per annum.
• Stable Monday to Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
• Clear career progression opportunities.
>Pension scheme, performance bonus, and healthcare benefits.
• A forward-thinking, collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Apply now for the Junior Maintenance Engineer role!