Graduate Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Circa £32,000, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Our client who specialise in food manufacturing are looking to recruit an Apprentice or Mechanical Engineering Graduate into a Maintenance Engineer role. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience maintaining production and packaging machinery while developing skills across mechanical and electrical engineering.
You will work alongside the existing team, carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance across the site, including industrial presses and conveyor systems. The role offers practical training, opportunities to develop your technical skills and potential for future career progression.
Applications are also welcome from candidates with previous maintenance experience or additional engineering qualifications, with salary negotiable accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on production and packaging machinery

Assist with diagnosing faults and resolving breakdowns to minimise production downtime

Maintain industrial presses, conveyor systems and associated equipment

Support the day-to-day maintenance of machinery and the wider site

Follow maintenance schedules and manufacturer recommendations

Complete machinery start-up checks and ensure procedures are followed

Assist with equipment checks and calibration

Work closely with production teams to prioritise repairs and minimise disruption

Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment

Follow health and safety procedures and food manufacturing hygiene standards

Requirements

Apprentice, graduate or qualified candidate in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Strong interest in developing a career in maintenance engineering

Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving

Willingness to learn electrical fault-finding and maintenance

Proactive attitude and eagerness to develop new skills

Understanding of health and safety within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Candidates with previous maintenance experience or additional relevant qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

Salary circa £32,000, with flexibility depending on experience and qualifications

Monday-Friday, 07:00-17:00

30 days' holiday

Free pack of bacon every Friday

Practical training and development opportunities

Potential for long-term c...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harlow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English