​JUNIOR ENGINEER
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £Excellent + Benefits

Are you ready to take your first big step in engineering? Whether you're a recent graduate, have a year in industry under your belt, or are looking for your second or third role, this is your chance to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing company where continuous improvement, innovation, and development are not just buzzwords - they're built into everything we do.

Why This Role Stands Out
- Diverse Project Exposure: Work on real-world projects from day one, from improving processes to ensuring mechanical reliability on site.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Learn and contribute across planning, reliability, mechanical, and electrical teams.
- Hands-On & Strategic: You'll be solving real problems while developing a strategic mindset that'll shape your engineering career.
- Career Growth: Gain experience with state-of-the-art machinery in an environment that actively supports training, mentorship, and professional development.

What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support engineering projects focused on reliability and continuous improvement.
- Get hands-on with fault-finding, maintenance, and optimisation of mechanical systems.
- Implement preventative maintenance schedules and ensure equipment performance.
- Manage mechanical equipment upgrades, supplier repairs, and CAPEX projects.
- Use SAP PM and MM to ensure accurate documentation and system control.
- Liaise with departments to plan work and manage contractor involvement on site.

Who We're Looking For
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- A curious, proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working across teams and departments.
- Organised, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
- Eager to learn, adapt, and make things better every day.

​What's In It for You
- Excellent Salary
- Private Medical Cover
- Generous Pension: 6% employer contribution
- Structured Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday (8:30-17:30)
- Supportive Culture: Learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative, no-silos environment
- Long-Term Development: Grow with a company that invests in its people and technology

About the Company
This well-established manufacturer is known for their engineering excellence, high standards of safety, and a strong focus on continuous improvement. With a culture that encourages innovation, flexibility, and growth, they offer the perfect platform for an engineer who's excited to learn, make an impact, and build a rewarding career.

At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...