Maintenance Assistant Engineer: Training & Career Growth

NPR Recruit; New Lubbesthorpe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

23 days holiday

Life insurance 6x salary

Overtime

Certified training

Career progression

Job summary

NPR Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Assistant Engineer on behalf of our client, a Global Engineering Automation Leader, in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on supporting automation equipment, fault-finding, and basic maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

You will read basic drawings and work with electrical or mechanical systems while contributing to continual site improvement. The position includes training, progression opportunities, and a competitive OTE.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or FMCG environments.
• Proficiency in electrical or mechanical systems and fault-finding.
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings/instructions.
• Capable of prioritising basic faults and assisting engineers.
• Commitment to Health & Safety legislation and site rules.
• Experience supporting equipment servicing and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial responses to automation equipment faults.
• Prioritise basic system faults and escalate complex issues.
• Support Engineers with equipment servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with fault resolution for mechanical/electrical faults.
• Contribute to continual improvement of the site and processes.

Skills

Manufacturing environment experience

Electrical environment

Mechanical environment

Fault diagnosis

Equipment servicing support

Education

NVQ 2/3 or engineering apprenticeship

Job description

NPR Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Assistant Engineer on behalf of our client, a Global Engineering Automation Leader, in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on supporting automation equipment, fault-finding, and basic maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

You will read basic drawings and work with electrical or mechanical systems while contributing to continual site improvement. The position includes training, progression opportunities, and a competitive OTE.