Salary: £ £30000 per annum + Over Time, Staff Discounts, Training
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South East
Town/City: Sittingbourne, Kent
Posted: 19/02/2026
Listed in: Mechanical Engineering
Reference: BBBH24184_
Job Description
Junior Mechanical Engineer
Sittingbourne
£28,000 - £30,000 Basic + Overtime + Pension + Staff Discounts + Benefits Package
Looking to kick start or build on your career in mechanical engineering? This is a hands on Junior mechanical engineer role where you'll work alongside experienced engineers, learn on modern industrial equipment, and develop valuable skills within a forward-thinking company that invests in its people.
Join a well established and growing business within the sustainability sector, offering long-term stability and progression. This role is ideal for someone who is practical, eager to learn, and happy to work with tools as part of a close knit engineering team. As a Junior mechanical engineer, you'll support maintenance and repair activities across the site while gaining exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems.
Your Role As A Junior Mechanical Engineer
Assisting engineers with planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Supporting fault finding on conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Site based role in Sittingbourne, supporting smooth day to day operations
4 on 4 off shift pattern, days and nights (12-hour shifts)
You'll Need As A Junior Mechanical Engineer
Previous experience in a mechanical, maintenance, or engineering environment (industrial or manufacturing preferred)
A practical, hands on attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and support senior engineers
Basic mechanical knowledge, welding, hydraulics, or pneumatics experience is advantageous
For immediate consideration please call: Ryan on and click to apply.
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