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

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to work in Dukinfield, Greater Manchester. This role involves planned preventative maintenance and reactive work on manufacturing machinery. Candidates should have NVQ/BTEC qualifications or military experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £43,000, with potential for significant overtime and career development opportunities in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Call-out bonus

Weekdays work

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Junior or aspiring maintenance engineer position.
• Ex-forces or NVQ/BTEC qualification background required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on manufacturing machinery.
• Respond to reactive maintenance issues on a call-out basis.
• Work alongside a team of maintenance engineers on machinery installations.

Skills

PPM & Reactive maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

NVQ/BTEC in maintenance/engineering

Job description

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

Salary: 38,000 - 43,000 (Overtime OTE 50K) + 2k Call Out Bonus + Weekdays + Company Benefits
Location: 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 its staff to ensure a great culture and good staff retention. It expects 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 also be required to be on a call‑out rota for reactive work – 1 week in 3, with a call‑out bonus and overtime rate paid for all hours worked if called out.

The Role

• PPM & Reactive maintenance on plastic manufacturing machinery
• Working on gearboxes, servos, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
• Full training on 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 1 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, Week 2 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

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.