Junior Maintenance Engineer

Junior Maintenance Engineer£36,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experienceLiverpoolgap Technical is recruiting on behalf of an established bulk handling facility located within the Liverpool for a temporary to permanent opportunity. The site handles non-hazardous chemicals and palletised goods across a range of industries and operates bulk conveying systems, silos, warehouses, and packing equipment within a busy operational environment.We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Junior Maintenance Engineer to support the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the terminal and associated equipment.This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with the potential for a permanent position after an initial 3-month period.The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Engineer, assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and fully operational site at all times. This role is ideally suited to someone with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a solid understanding of general maintenance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with planned and reactive maintenance across the terminal siteSupport the upkeep and repair of conveyors, elevators, packing equipment, and associated machineryMaintain high standards of housekeeping and site safetyWork alongside subcontractors and operational teams as requiredFollow all Quality Assurance (QA) and Health & Safety proceduresReport maintenance issues and assist with fault finding and basic repairsEnsure maintenance records and documentation are completed accuratelyWorking Hours40 hours per weekTypical working hours are between 6:00am and 6:00pm, depending on operational requirementsAdditional hours will be required during vessel discharge operations to meet business needsQualifications & ExperienceEssentialLevel 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)Good spoken and written English and numeracy skillsBasic computer literacy, including: MS Word; Excel; Outlook; ERP systemsDesirablePrevious maintenance experience within a bulk handling or industrial environmentExperience working with conveyors and bucket elevatorsExperience working alongside subcontractorsUnderstanding of Quality Assurance and Health & Safety proceduresWhat We're Looking ForPositive and proactive attitudeReliable and willing to learnStrong work ethic and practical approachAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexible approach to working hours when operational demands requireApplyPlease send your CV via the Apply now option on the websiteIf you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touchThis vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.Closing Date: 29/08/2026'By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.'TPBN1_UKTJ