Are you a junior engineer looking to build your career in maintenance and engineering?

We're recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established business looking to add a Maintenance Engineer to their engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience, structured learning, and the chance to develop their technical skills in a real production environment.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, supporting day-to-day maintenance across glasshouse and associated facilities. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems while playing a key role in keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work, and wants to grow within an engineering team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working safely at all times and following company health and safety procedures
• Carrying out daily machinery checks before starting work
• Learning and applying risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Assisting with routine servicing and inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Supporting fault-finding, breakdown repairs, and refurbishments
• Learning how to diagnose issues and minimise downtime
• Keeping maintenance records up to date
• Reporting faults or defects to senior engineers or management
• Supporting improvement projects across the site
• Helping manage tools, stores, and spare parts
• Working with external suppliers and specialist contractors
• Carrying out basic welding and plumbing tasks (training provided where needed)

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in engineering.
• Are a junior engineer, recently qualified apprentice, or time-served engineer
• Have some experience (or training) in mechanical, electrical, or production machinery maintenance
• Are flexible with working hours
• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Are keen to learn, reliable, and proactive
• Enjoy working as part of a motivated team

Why Apply?

• Hands-on experience in a varied engineering environment
• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career
• A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference

You can reach me, Ben, on 01780 480530 or email ben.gough@morepeople.co.uk. You can also drop me a message on LinkedIn if that's easier. No need for an up-to-date CV, we can sort that out later.