TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists
Junior Engineer
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Junior Engineer
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Hours: 48 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday / Tuesday–Saturday
On-site role, driving licence and own transport required due to location
Are you an early-career Engineer looking to build your experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We’re recruiting for a Junior Engineer to join an established engineering team, providing hands-on support across production equipment, maintenance and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent and is ready to take the next step in their engineering career.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, developing your mechanical and electrical knowledge while gaining exposure to a busy manufacturing operation.
The Role
As a Junior Engineer, you will:
- Support planned and reactive maintenance across production and manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
- Help diagnose equipment issues and minimise production downtime.
- Work alongside experienced engineers on maintenance and improvement projects.
- Support preventative maintenance activities and equipment inspections.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop your engineering knowledge through practical, hands-on experience.
- Work closely with production and engineering colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
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What We're Looking For
- Recently completed an Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Good foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Experience or a strong interest in food manufacturing, FMCG, industrial engineering or manufacturing.
- Practical, hands-on approach to engineering and fault finding.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Genuine interest in engineering, maintenance and continuous improvement.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport are essential due to the site location.
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Hours & Shift Pattern
This is a 48-hour-per-week position operating across a Monday–Saturday shift pattern:
- Monday–Friday: 07:00 – 17:10
- Tuesday–Saturday: Tuesday–Friday 08:50 – 19:00, Saturday 07:00 – 17:10
What's on Offer
- £35,000 – £40,000 salary
- Excellent opportunity to develop within a hands-on engineering environment.
- Exposure to both mechanical and electrical engineering.
- Support and experience from an established engineering team.
- Long-term opportunity to develop into a well-rounded Maintenance/Manufacturing Engineer.
If you’ve recently completed your engineering training and are looking for an opportunity where you can develop your skills in a practical manufacturing environment, apply today for further information.
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