Junior Maintenance Engineer

People Solutions Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer for a full-time permanent role in East Kilbride. This position offers a competitive salary, hands-on experience in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, and a supportive team culture that values practical learning. Career development opportunities are available, including on-the-job training and clear pathways for progression.

Benefits

Opportunity to travel across the UK and Ireland

Tools and PPE provided

Supportive team culture

On-the-job training

Continuous skill development

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled.
• Confident in using tools and fixing mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair machinery to minimize downtime.
• Support process improvements and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Electrical engineering principles

Fault-finding techniques

Health and safety practices

Practical ability

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)

Tools

Tools and PPE

Job description

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Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm (occasional travel and overnight stays required)

£30,000 per annum

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join our well-established client based in East Kilbride on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.

• Opportunity to travel across the UK and Ireland
• Hands-on experience in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment
• Career development within a leading company in the food industry
• Supportive team culture that values practical learning
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered when working away
• Tools and PPE provided
• Permanent role

Day to Day Duties

• Carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment within a busy manufacturing facility in East Kilbride
• Diagnosing faults and repairing machinery to minimise downtime
• Working with experienced engineers on planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK and Ireland (approximately once every six weeks), including occasional overnight stays
• Supporting process improvements and ensuring equipment runs efficiently and safely
• Maintaining accurate records of work carried out
• Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Strong hands-on, practical ability — confident using tools and fixing mechanical/electrical equipment
• Interest in how things work — you may enjoy working on your car, dismantling electronics, or DIY projects
• Understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Willingness to travel and stay away overnight occasionally
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Previous experience in a maintenance, service, or production engineering role (e.g., placement year or summer job)
• Familiarity with fault-finding techniques and basic electrical circuits
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in an industrial environment

Training

• On-the-job training provided by experienced engineers
• Continuous development to build skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and industry certifications
• Clear career progression pathway within the engineering and manufacturing team

Contact

• If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process