Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Flavour Network; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Double time on Sundays

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

The Flavour Network is seeking two Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join its established engineering team in Ballymena. You will maintain production equipment, reduce downtime and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing electrical faults, updating drawings and working with Production to maximise plant availability. The role offers training, development and a clear path for long-term progression.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / ONC or recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong health & safety understanding and best practice.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Complete planned maintenance, repairs, installations, upgrades and modifications.
• Assist with machinery improvements to increase reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance activities using the site's CMMS.
• Carry out statutory inspections and engineering checks.
• Update electrical drawings as required.
• Work safely per Permit to Work, Isolation and Lock Out procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP and company standards.
• Collaborate with Production to maximise plant availability.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / ONC or recognised electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS maintenance systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: 42,000 - 47,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits

Location: Ballymena

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shifts: 04:00 - 12 00 - 20:30

Overview

The Flavour Network is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit two Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join an established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site.

Working closely with Production and Engineering teams, you'll be responsible for planned preventive maintenance, reactive breakdown support, and engineering improvements to ensure maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality.

Duties & Responsibilities for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Complete planned maintenance, repairs, installations, upgrades and modifications to plant equipment.
• Assist with machinery improvements to increase reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using the site's CMMS.
• Carry out statutory inspections and engineering checks as required.
• Update electrical drawings where necessary.
• Work safely in accordance with Permit to Work, Isolation, and Lock Out procedures.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, GMP and company standards.
• Work collaboratively with Production to maximise plant availability and efficiency.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements for the Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essential:

• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, ONC or recognised apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and engineering best practice.
• Experience using CMMS maintenance systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• PLC fault-finding experience.
• Continuous Improvement experience.

Benefits:

• Weekly rotating shifts.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with double time on Sundays.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment.
• Long-term career progression.