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Junior Service Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedAshford, Kent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers excellent career progression with comprehensive training and a competitive salary, perfect for mechanically or electrically inclined individuals eager to grow into a multi-skilled engineer. You'll gain valuable experience servicing specialized equipment within a supportive environment and a local patch, so don't miss this opportunity to advance your engineering career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£30k - £35k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Posted
17 hours ago

Job Description

Junior Service Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

£30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + Company Vehicle with Personal Use + Local Patch + On Call Rota + Company Benefits

Ashford

Are you a Junior/Trainee Service Engineer from a mechanical or electrical background, looking for full internal training shadowing experienced engineers, and clear progression to a fully-fledged Service Engineer?

This company provides specialist repair and maintenance services to a variety of commercial clients. With continued investment in employee training, modern equipment and long-term growth, the business offers excellent career development opportunities alongside a supportive working environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for covering a local patch, carrying out the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of vacuum packaging machinery and tabletop slicers at customer sites. You will also work in the workshop repairing and refurbishing equipment, while troubleshooting technical issues and providing effective solutions to customers.

This role would suit someone with a Mechanical or Electrical background, perhaps with an HNC, HND, or NVQ, looking for a role in a new, growing company that offers clear progression into a Multi Skilled Engineer role.

The Role:

  • Carrying out the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of food production machinery at customer sites
  • In the workshop performing repairs and refurbishments
  • Ongoing training through shadowing experienced Engineers
  • Covering a local patch across the Southeast
  • Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm, 1-in-5 on-call rota

The Person:

  • Junior / Trainee Service Engineer
  • Mechanical or Electrical background
  • Looking to progress into a Multi Skilled Engineer position

Job Ref: BBBH27223A

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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