Junior Maintenance Engineer (NVQ, BTEC Or Ex-Forces)

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

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Dukinfield is looking for a Junior Maintenance Engineer. This role offers opportunities for ongoing training, overtime, and involvement in both preventative and reactive maintenance of machinery. Candidates with NVQ/BTEC qualifications or ex-forces experience are encouraged to apply. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on staff training, advancement, and a rotating shift pattern, making it an ideal setting for those starting their career in maintenance engineering.

Benefits

£2,000 Call Out Bonus

Company Benefits

Overtime potential

Qualifications

• Must be a Junior or Aspiring Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience in maintenance engineering or related fields.
• Recent qualifications from forces, NVQ, or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM & reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Conduct training on specialized machinery.
• Participate in installation projects of new machinery.

Skills

Reactive maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

NVQ/BTEC or similar qualification in maintenance/engineering

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer (NVQ, BTEC or Ex-Forces)

£38,000 - £43,000 (Overtime OTE 50K) + £2,000 Call Out Bonus + Weekdays + Company Benefits

Dukinfield, Greater Manchester

Are you a Junior/Aspiring Maintenance Engineer recently leaving the forces or someone who has completed an NVQ/Apprenticeship looking for a role that offers ongoing training, stable shift pattern and a long‑term career?

Do you want to work for a business that can offer plenty of overtime and the opportunity to work in an autonomous environment and develop your skillset and career?

On offer is the opportunity to work for a well‑established manufacturing company that supplies into a wide range of industries. The company prides itself on investing into and training their staff to ensure a great culture and good staff retention. They are expecting to grow revenue by 25% in the coming years, building on a solid reputation.

In this role you will be working alongside a team of 8-10 maintenance engineers, directly working 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 will consist of mostly planned preventative maintenance, but you will be required to be on a call‑out rota for reactive work. This will be 1 week in 3, with a call‑out bonus and overtime rate paid for all hours worked if called out.

This opportunity would suit a Junior or Aspiring Maintenance Engineer leaving the forces or someone who has completed an NVQ/Apprenticeship looking for a role that offers continuous development, significant overtime and autonomy.

The Role

• PPM & Reactive maintenance on plastic manufacturing machinery
• Working on gearboxes, servos, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
• Full training on their highly specialised machinery
• Opportunity to work on new machinery installation projects
• 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

The Person

• Junior or Aspiring Maintenance Engineer or similar
• Ex‑forces / NVQ / BTEC or similar qualification in maintenance/engineering

Job Reference: BBBH 22669e

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

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