Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) – Day Shift

TechMet Ltd.; Newry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

FMCG Manufacturer in Down is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer stepping into a Lead role. The position is a DAYS role with a split 60% floor and 40% office work, and involves managing maintenance on production lines.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in production maintenance, electrical bias, and the ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams. Flexibility outside core hours is expected; VAT details on offer include a salary around £50k with overtime payable where required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar production/manufacturing role, with hands-on fitting, repair and installation.
• HNC/HND in Engineering (ideally electrical) or equivalent, or NVQ Level 3 with recognised apprenticeship.
• Strong ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Proven fault-finding skills with logical, organised problem solving.
• Attention to detail and flexibility for outside core hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of production plant and machinery to optimise performance and minimise downtime.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Drive the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Ensure machinery efficiency and prioritise work with the manufacturing team.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical bias

Fault diagnosis

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FMCG Manufacturer in Down is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer stepping into a Lead role. The position is a DAYS role with a split 60% floor and 40% office work, and involves managing maintenance on production lines.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in production maintenance, electrical bias, and the ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams. Flexibility outside core hours is expected; VAT details on offer include a salary around £50k with overtime payable where required.