Junior Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Stalybridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing business in Stalybridge. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance on machinery, with opportunities for training and overtime. Candidates should have an electrical qualification and relevant manufacturing experience. Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £43,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Call Out Bonus

Weekdays only shifts

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Maintenance Engineer or equivalent.
• Electrical qualification like NVQ, BTEC, or HNC required.
• Manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Work on gearboxes, servos, motors, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Receive training on specialized machinery.

Skills

PPM maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Electrical systems knowledge

Ability to work on hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC)

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Electrical)

£38,000 - £43,000 (Overtime OTE 50K) + Call Out Bonus + Weekdays + Company Benefits

Stalybridge, Greater Manchester

About the role

Are you a Junior Maintenance Engineer or someone who has recently completed an NVQ/Apprenticeship and is looking for a role that offers ongoing training, a stable shift pattern and no nights/weekend work? Do you want to work for a business that can offer ample overtime opportunities, long-term career development and a friendly, open working environment? The company is a well‑established manufacturing business supplying a wide range of industries. It prides itself on investing in and training its staff to ensure a great culture and good staff retention, and it expects to grow revenue by 25% in the coming years.

In this role you will work alongside a team of 8‑10 maintenance engineers, directly partnering with one engineer on a split shift pattern Monday to Friday (6:30 am – 2 pm and 12:00 pm – 8 pm). The shift rotates weekly, with overtime available outside these hours and on weekends. The role is mainly planned preventive maintenance, but you will also be on a call‑out rota for reactive work – roughly 1 week in 3 – with a call‑out bonus and overtime rate paid for all hours worked if called out.

Responsibilities

• PPM & reactive maintenance on plastic manufacturing machinery
• Work on gearboxes, servos, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
• Receive full training on highly specialised machinery
• Assist on new machinery installation projects
• Be on call 1 week in 3
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, 6‑10 hours available each week
• Weekly shift rotation: Week One 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, Week Two 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Qualifications and Experience

• Junior Maintenance Engineer or equivalent
• Electrical qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC, 17th/18th edition or equivalent)
• Manufacturing background

Job Reference: BBBH 22669b

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position and the offered remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.