Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is looking for a Dual-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their Ballymena facility. This full-time, permanent position offers strong job security, a supportive team environment, and a competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, supporting production, and ensuring operational excellence in a modern manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Secure, full-time permanent role

Opportunities for further training and development

4 days on/4 days off

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing.
• Strong fault-finding abilities on production machinery.
• Knowledge of PLC systems is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and minimize disruption.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

Time-served engineer with dual-skilled background

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Dual-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - FMCG

Location: Ballymena
Hours: 4 days on/4 days off
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A leading FMCG manufacturer in the Ballymena area is seeking an experienced Dual-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced facility with strong job security, a supportive team environment, and long-term career prospects.

The Role:

• Carry out both electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on production equipment
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime and increase reliability
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and ensure minimal disruption to production
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and adhere to safety procedures at all times
• Work closely with production and quality teams to deliver operational excellence

What We're Looking For:

• Time-served engineer with dual-skilled background (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience working in an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability across production machinery
• Knowledge of PLC systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Flexible, team-oriented, and safety-conscious

What's in It for You:

• £40-45k salary depending on experience
• 4 days on/4 days off - great rest periods
• Secure, full-time permanent role
• Supportive and forward-thinking company culture
• Opportunities for further training and development

If you're a skilled engineer ready for your next challenge in a stable and growing FMCG business, apply now or get in touch [e-mail] for more info