Junior Maintenance Engineer

Trainee Maintenance Engineer / Junior Maintenance Engineer

Monday - Friday Days

£35,000 - £37,000

Free parking, Health & wellbeing programme, Free flu jabs, Discounted or free food, Company pension, Canteen, Employee discount, Referral programme, Sick pay, On-site parking

Are you an Engineering Technician, Utilities Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Apprentice-trained Engineer looking for a role where you'll be genuinely supported, developed and given clear opportunities to progress? We're looking for an ambitious Utilities Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is far more than just a maintenance position. It's an opportunity to develop into a highly skilled engineering professional within a business that believes in investing in its people, promoting from within, and providing long-term career stability. From day one, you'll be supported by an experienced engineering team, receive ongoing training, and gain exposure to a wide range of critical site services and utility systems. Whether you're looking to broaden your technical skills or progress into senior engineering positions in the future, we'll help you get there.

What's in it for You?

Extensive training and development opportunities
Clear progression pathways within the engineering department
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and technologies
Long-term job security with a stable and growing business
Opportunity to build a rewarding career, not just take another job
Be part of a team where your development genuinely matters

The Role

As a Utilities Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of key site services that keep production running safely and efficiently.

Steam generation and distribution
Water treatment systems
HVAC and temperature control systems
Compressed air systems
Cooling towers
Air handling units
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Effluent treatment and environmental systems
Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you'll be involved in maintenance, fault finding, inspections, monitoring activities and continuous improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of critical utility systems across site
Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities
Conduct routine inspections and monitoring checks
Assist with fault finding, breakdown response and repairs
Support water treatment, chemical dosing and effluent processes
Operate and monitor plant equipment in line with site procedures
Help ensure utility services consistently meet production demands
Complete maintenance records, inspections and compliance documentation
Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve site performance
Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and housekeeping

You'll ideally have:

NVQ Level 3 or a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
A strong commitment to health and safety
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams
Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with people across the business
Strong organisation and time management skills
A willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges

If you are looking for a new challenge please contact Emma Hardman for a confidential discussion

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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