Electrical Maintenance Engineer (PLC & VFD) – Manufacturing

People HQ

Bangor

On-site

GBP 37,500 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced call-out allowance
Overtime available
On-site parking
Christmas gratuity
Healthcare payment
Supportive team with long-term development

Job summary

People HQ is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their well-established paper sack manufacturing facility in Bangor, Northern Ireland. You will play a key role in enhancing plant reliability through planned and preventative maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and overseeing engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. A strong electrical maintenance background and proficiency in PLC fault-finding are essential. The role offers a salary range of £37.5k–£40k DOE, enhanced call-out allowance, and opportunities for overtime among other benefits.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing/industrial environments
  • Strong electrical maintenance background

Responsibilities

  • Planned & preventative maintenance across site machinery
  • Rapid response to breakdowns and equipment failures
  • Fault diagnosis & repairs to minimize downtime
  • Supporting in-house and external engineering projects
  • Supervising external contractors
  • Ensuring all work meets H&S and site standards

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise
PLC fault-finding
Control & automation understanding
VSD/VFD knowledge
Experience in manufacturing

Education

Recognised technical qualification

Job description

People HQ is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their well-established paper sack manufacturing facility in Bangor, Northern Ireland. You will play a key role in enhancing plant reliability through planned and preventative maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and overseeing engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. A strong electrical maintenance background and proficiency in PLC fault-finding are essential. The role offers a salary range of £37.5k–£40k DOE, enhanced call-out allowance, and opportunities for overtime among other benefits.

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