Junior Service Engineer (Full Product Training)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with personal use

Local patch

On-call rota

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Maidstone is seeking a Junior Service Engineer for full product training. You will shadow experienced engineers, service and repair vacuum packaging machinery and tabletop slicers at customer sites, and work in the workshop on refurbishments.

The role suits someone with a mechanical or electrical background, with a clear path to a Multi Skilled Engineer, covering a Southeast patch, and a Monday–Friday pattern with an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Junior / Trainee Service Engineer role with internal training and progression.
• Mechanical or electrical background is preferred.
• Progression into a Multi Skilled Engineer path is available.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repair of food production machinery at customer sites.
• Workshop repairs and refurbishments of equipment.
• Ongoing training through shadowing experienced engineers.
• Covering a local Southeast patch.
• On-call rota (1-in-5).

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ

Job description

Junior Service Engineer (Full Product Training) £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Company Vehicle with Personal Use + Local Patch + On Call Rota + Company Benefits Maidstone Are you a Junior/Trainee Service Engineer from a mechanical or electrical background, looking for full internal training shadowing experienced engineers, and clear progression to a fully-fledged Service Engineer? This company provides specialist repair and maintenance services to a variety of commercial clients. With continued investment in employee training, modern equipment and long-term growth, the business offers excellent career development opportunities alongside a supportive working environment. In this role, you will be responsible for covering a local patch, carrying out the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of vacuum packaging machinery and tabletop slicers at customer sites. You will also work in the workshop repairing and refurbishing equipment, while troubleshooting technical issues and providing effective solutions to customers. This role would suit someone with a Mechanical or Electrical background, perhaps with an HNC, HND, or NVQ, looking for a role in a new, growing company that offers clear progression into a Multi Skilled Engineer role.

The Role:

• Carrying out the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of food production machinery at customer sites
• In the workshop performing repairs and refurbishments
• Ongoing training through shadowing experienced Engineers
• Covering a local patch across the Southeast
• Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm, 1-in-5 on-call rota

The Person:

• Junior / Trainee Service Engineer
• Mechanical or Electrical background
• Looking to progress into a Multi Skilled Engineer position

Job Ref: BBBH27223b

Junior, Apprenticeship, HND, Multi Skilled Engineer, Multiskilled, Electrical, Mechanical, Engineer, Engineering, Food, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Maintenance Engineer, Service Engineer, Service, Servicing, Repairs, Repairing, Field-based, Biddenden, Ashford, Maidstone, Kent, Tonbridge, South Borough, Gillingham, Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Hastings, London

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.