Junior Mechanical Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped overtime

Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are recruiting for a Junior Maintenance Engineer in Wellington, Taunton. The role suits mechanically minded individuals seeking a long‑term career in manufacturing and offers hands‑on training across production machinery, maintenance and site equipment.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance, breakdowns and installations, working with experienced engineers to keep machinery running safely.

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience or manufacturing background preferred.
• Willing to train across production machinery and site equipment.
• Commitment to a Monday–Friday role with overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, and machinery installations.
• Training on production machinery, site equipment, and general maintenance tasks.
• Working hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am–4:30pm, Fri 7:30am–12:30pm, with uncapped enhanced overtime.

Skills

Mechanical

Maintenance

Training

Manufacturing

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer

£32,931 + Uncapped Overtime + Training

Wellington, Taunton

Are you a Junior Maintenance Engineer, Trainee Maintenance Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, or similar with mechanical skill and an interest in building a career in a manufacturing environment, with an established company offering excellent training and the chance to develop into a skilled Maintenance Engineer?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established manufacturing business where you will receive hands‑on training to build your skills across production machinery, maintenance, and site equipment. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to support production and keep machinery running safely and efficiently.

In this varied role, you will perform planned preventative maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, machinery installations, and general maintenance tasks across production machinery and site equipment. You will be trained on the company's specialist machinery while working closely with production teams and senior engineers to minimise downtime and support the smooth running of the site.

This role would suit someone with mechanical experience or a manufacturing background who is looking for a Monday to Friday role, training, uncapped overtime at enhanced rates, and the opportunity to build a long-term career as a Maintenance Engineer.

The Role:

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance, breakdowns, repairs, and machinery installations
• Training on production machinery, site equipment, and general maintenance tasks
• Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm, with uncapped enhanced overtime available

The Person:

• Junior Maintenance Engineer, Trainee Maintenance Engineer, Apprentice Engineer or similar
• Mechanically Biased with an interest in manufacturing or production machinery
• Commutable to Wellington

Reference:BBBH27051D

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.