Junior Maintenance Engineer. Job in Alwalton Education & Training Jobs

Anne Corder Recruitment; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer in Alwalton, UK. This role is perfect for engineering graduates or apprentice-trained individuals looking to gain hands-on experience. You will support senior engineers with machinery maintenance, routine tasks, and contribute to improving equipment reliability. Strong mechanical skills, a proactive approach, and good communication are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £30k depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• An engineering apprenticeship, college training, or engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or similar).
• Practical mechanical skills comfortable with tools, checks, and simple diagnostics.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery.
• Support the engineering team with basic repairs and adjustments.
• Assist with fault-finding and follow escalation procedures.

Skills

Practical mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Good communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or degree

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Peterborough
Salary: up to £30k depending on skills and experience

Are you hands‑on, mechanically minded, and looking to kick‑start your engineering career in a fast‑moving production environment?

This role is ideal for someone early in their maintenance journey whether you are an engineering graduate, apprentice‑trained, or simply mechanically capable and looking to step into a dedicated maintenance role. You will join a well‑established manufacturing site and work alongside experienced engineers who will help you build real, practical engineering skills.

You will support the Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager with planned maintenance, basic fault‑finding, machine adjustments, and general site engineering tasks to keep machinery running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and site equipment
• Support the engineering team with basic repairs, adjustments, and day‑to‑day engineering tasks
• Assist with fault‑finding and follow escalation procedures for more complex issues
• Work closely with Production Supervisors to keep lines running and minimise downtime
• Contribute ideas to improve machine reliability and reduce engineering downtime
• Maintain accurate digital logs and engineering records

Skills & Experience required

• An engineering apprenticeship, college training, or engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or similar)
• Practical mechanical skills comfortable with tools, checks, and simple diagnostics
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to learn from experienced engineers
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams

Who this role suits

• Engineering graduates wanting hands‑on, real‑world experience
• Apprentice‑trained or college‑trained engineers
• Machine Operators or Technicians looking to step into maintenance
• Anyone mechanically minded seeking a long‑term engineering career

Easily commutable from Spalding, Wisbech, Stamford, Huntingdon, March and surrounding areas.

If this role sounds like the right next step, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application.

Annie Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary assignments. By applying, you will be registered as a candidate and your data may be added to our database. Our privacy policy on our website explains how we will use your information.

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners, and we will contact you within five working days if your application is progressed.