Junior Multi-Skilled Engineer
📍 Location: Barnsley
💰 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
🕒 Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 15:00 switching to 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00
We are currently recruiting for a Junior Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior or apprentice-trained engineer looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced production environment.
You will work alongside experienced maintenance engineers supporting both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
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Support breakdown repairs and fault finding activities
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Carry out basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
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Work on conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics
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Ensure machinery downtime is minimised
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Maintain health & safety standards across site
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Complete maintenance documentation and reports
Candidate Requirements
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NVQ / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial maintenance
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Positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Ability to work well within a team environment
Desirable Experience
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Previous manufacturing or industrial experience
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Exposure to PLCs or automated equipment
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Mechanical or electrical fault-finding knowledge
What’s On Offer
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Full training and career development
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Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
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Long-term progression within engineering
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Pension scheme and company benefits
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Supportive engineering team environment
This role would suit a Junior Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer looking to build a long-term career within heavy industrial manufacturing