Junior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: -13.00 to -15.00 per hour + Overtime (1.5x)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (Days)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Maintenance Engineer to join their friendly and supportive engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop their engineering career within a manufacturing environment. The company is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine training and progression opportunities.

As a Junior Maintenance Engineer, you''ll work alongside experienced engineers, learning the skills required to maintain production equipment and support the smooth running of the manufacturing operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with reactive maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns.
• Working closely with the production team to maximise machine performance and minimise downtime.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Completing maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Developing your engineering knowledge through structured training and hands-on experience.

We''re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification, or some practical engineering or maintenance experience.
• A genuine interest in engineering and learning new skills.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.

• -13.00 to -15.00 per hour.
• Monday to Friday days, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including funded courses.
• Clear progression within the engineering department.

If you''re looking to kick-start your engineering career with a company that genuinely invests in your development, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration