Junior Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer in Luton. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and requires basic mechanical and electrical experience. The position offers excellent training, development opportunities, and a competitive salary package. The ideal candidate should have a UK driving license and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Additional holiday purchase option

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical and electrical experience is required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is essential.
• Valid UK driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repair work, including installing fixtures.
• Carry out PPM schedules and complete repairs on plant equipment.
• Report breakdown root causes and equipment faults to supervision.

Skills

Basic mechanical experience

Basic electrical experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Full, clean UK driving license

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer

Commutable from Luton, Stevenage, Hitchin, Leighton Buzzard, Watford.

Up to £33,545 per annum + Early finish on Friday + Life Assurance + Training + Progression.

An excellent opportunity for an Engineer to join a well-established, industry leading manufacturer, offering the chance to develop both your technical skills and career within a supportive production environment.

With more than 200 years of history behind them and continued growth ahead, the company is now looking to add a Junior Maintenance Engineer to their team. In this role, you'll gain skills across both mechanical and electrical disciplines while gaining exposure to a wide variety of plant and equipment.

This position is ideal for someone with mechanical and/or electrical experience who is based within a commutable distance of Luton and looking to grow their skill set within a stable, well-established organisation.

The Role

• Perform electrical maintenance and repair work, including installing and replacing fixtures, switches, receptacles, and wiring; carry out PPM schedules as required; complete repairs on all types of plant equipment in a safe, timely, and professional manner; and report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to supervision/management.
• 37hrs, Monday to Thursday 7.00am - 3:15pm. Fridays 7:00am - 1pm or 8:00am - 1om.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, 3.5/5.5% Pension, 4x Life Assurance, 33 days holiday + option to purchase additional 10 days, employee discounts.

The Person

• Basic mechanical and/or electrical experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Full, clean UK driving license.

Reference Number: BBBH265933

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.