- Posted 27 October 2025
- Salary £32000 - £39000 per annum
- LocationSoham
- DisciplineEngineering
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Reference
JT/HQ20643
Junior Engineer
Job description
TIRED OF JUST RUNNING THE LINE? STEP UP AS A JUNIOR ENGINEER
Junior Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift)
Location: Isleham, Cambridgeshire
Pay: £32,000+
Hours: Day Shift Panama (77 hours over 2 weeks)
The Opportunity: Move From the Line to Engineering
We're looking for someone already on the factory floor a Machine Minder, Setter, or Operator who knows the production environment and wants to grow into a hands-on engineering role.
As a Junior Maintenance Engineer, you'll work on real machinery, helping maintain and repair plant equipment while developing your engineering skills. This is the first step toward a full career as a multi-disciplined engineer at a major UK food supplier.
What You'll Do
Assist with maintenance, repairs, and servicing of production machinery.
Learn and apply mechanical, electrical, and PLC fault-finding skills.
Keep accurate engineering logs and support shift handovers.
Work alongside senior engineers on continuous improvement projects.
Gain experience in welding, fabrication, and general fitting.
What We're Looking For
Factory or food production experience is essential.
Hands-on, proactive, and eager to learn technical engineering skills.
Motivated to grow quickly into a skilled, professional engineer.
A team player with good communication and problem-solving mindset.
Shift Pattern: Day Shift Panama (06:00 - 18:00, 77 hours over 2 weeks)
Take the next step from production to engineering. Apply now to start your career as a Junior Maintenance Engineer.