Junior Maintenance Engineer

Gooch & Housego Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical manufacturing firm in Plymouth is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to ensure site efficiency by maintaining equipment and facilities. The role requires practical experience and qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Candidates will perform a mix of planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for practical individuals eager to build their skills and contribute to safety and reliability in operations.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Quarterly site Bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing cash plan

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practical experience.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic coating plant repairs under supervision.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
• Diagnose and analyse coating plant faults.
• Manage maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Ability to perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks

Strong understanding of safe working practices

Good analytical and diagnostic skills

Sound organisational and time management abilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC ONC or equivalent

Job description

Description

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognised as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

LOCATION

G&H Artemis (Plymouth)

ROLE

Junior Maintenance Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join Our Team as a Junior Maintenance Engineer!

In this hands on role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our site running smoothly by helping to maintain and enhance our equipment, machinery, and facilities. Working alongside experienced engineer, you’ll get stuck into a mix of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

If you’re practical, curious, and eager to learn, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills, contribute to real improvements, and support the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our operations every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NVQ Level 3 / BTEC ONC or equivalent (Required).
• At least 2 years of practical experience (Required).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance and Repair:

• Carry out basic coating plant repairs and respond to engineering request forms under supervision.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly planned preventative maintenance (PPM) checks on manufacturing and facilities equipment.
• Diagnose and analyse basic coating plant faults to ensure minimal downtime.
• Support continuous improvement by maintaining and enhancing site assets.

Technical Support and Record Keeping:

• Operate as a multi-skilled engineer across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation tasks under guidance.
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure correct levels of consumables and consignment stock are maintained.

Health, Safety, and Compliance:

• Demonstrate strong health and safety awareness while carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Support site H&S initiatives and ensure compliance with company and legal standards.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work effectively as part of the maintenance team to support production and operational goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and supervisors.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Timely completion of maintenance tasks and PPM schedules.
• Accurate and complete maintenance records.
• Compliance with H&S and operational standards.
• Positive contribution to team collaboration and site reliability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A team-oriented and cooperative attitude.
• Analytical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• High level of precision and attention to detail.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Good analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Sound organisational and time management abilities.

BENEFITS

• 25 Days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, however this increases with length of service up to 30 days.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Quarterly site Bonus scheme
• Health & wellbeing cash plan