Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer

VanRath; Antrim; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Antrim seeks a Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role requires an electrical background with experience in PLC systems, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance. Competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £44,000, plus shift premium and overtime. The position allows for career progression through training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Company pension

Opportunities for training and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving faults in PLC systems.
• Flexible to work on a shift pattern predominantly comprising day shifts.
• Solid understanding of health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on PLCs and other control systems.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.

Skills

Proven experience with PLC systems

Dual-skilled in electrical and mechanical maintenance

Strong problem-solving ability

Understanding of health & safety standards

Education

Engineering qualification (third-level or apprenticeship)

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

Overview

Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 + Shift Premium + Overtime
Location: Antrim
Shifts: Predominantly Day Shifts with some evenings

We're looking for a skilled Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background and hands-on experience working with PLCs to join a busy manufacturing team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping production moving - carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and driving improvements across the site.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer with an electrical bias who enjoys solving problems and making a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary £38,000 - £44,000
• Shift premium & generous overtime rates
• Healthcare plan
• Company pension
• Genuine opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment, with a focus on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar) and other control systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes to reduce downtime.
• Carry out both electrical and mechanical maintenance to keep equipment running at peak performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and site standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process/equipment enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team, ensuring smooth handovers across shifts.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and report issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (third-level or apprenticeship).
• Proven experience with PLC systems - diagnosing and resolving faults.
• Dual-skilled across both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach.
• Solid understanding of health & safety standards.
• Flexible to work on a shift pattern (with the majority being day shifts).

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