Engineering Technician - FMCG Plant Maintenance & Upgrades

Dale Farm Ltd; Mid-Ulster District Council; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Dale Farm Ltd is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the Site Engineering team. You will optimise production performance, quality and minimise downtime through preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs.

The role operates on a 3 on 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern (day and night). You will diagnose issues, maintain high standards and support improvements across the site’s food manufacturing operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Time-served apprenticeship (electrical/mechanical) with a recognised UK qualification.
• Motivated with the ability to perform in a challenging environment.
• Confident with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health, safety and company standards.
• Carry out preventative, reactive and corrective maintenance to optimise plant availability.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment to avoid downtime.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS and report updates.
• Support improvements and installation/commissioning of new plant.

Skills

Electrical experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Electrical/mechanical apprenticeship (UK qualification)

Tools

CMMS

Electrical drawings

Job description

Dale Farm Ltd is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the Site Engineering team. You will optimise production performance, quality and minimise downtime through preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs.

The role operates on a 3 on 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern (day and night). You will diagnose issues, maintain high standards and support improvements across the site’s food manufacturing operation.