Junior Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training

Clear progression

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Structured development opportunities

Job summary

CV Technical in Chesterfield is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, learning to maintain production equipment and support the smooth running of the factory.

Your duties include planned preventive maintenance on production machinery, assisting with reactive repairs, reducing downtime, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• A BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification, or some practical engineering or maintenance experience.
• Genuine interest in engineering and learning new skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with reactive maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Working closely with the production team to maximise machine performance and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Completing maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Developing your engineering knowledge through structured training and hands‑on experience.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive

Education

BTEC/NVQ/apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: 13.00 to 15.00 per hour + Overtime (1.5x)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (Days)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join their friendly and supportive engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their engineering career within a manufacturing environment. The company is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine training and progression opportunities.

The Role

As a Junior Maintenance Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, learning the skills required to maintain production equipment and support the smooth running of the manufacturing operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with reactive maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Working closely with the production team to maximise machine performance and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Completing maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Developing your engineering knowledge through structured training and hands‑on experience.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification, or some practical engineering or maintenance experience.
• A genuine interest in engineering and learning new skills.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.

What’s on Offer?

• 13.00 to 15.00 per hour.
• Monday to Friday days, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including funded courses.
• Clear progression within the engineering department.

If you’re looking to kick‑start your engineering career with a company that genuinely invests in your development, we’d love to hear from you.