Maintenance Engineer

Industrial Temps; Ballynahinch; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A glass manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Ballynahinch. The role includes planned and reactive maintenance, focusing on mechanical and electrical responsibilities. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and experience in industrial machinery, with additional PLK knowledge preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, stable employment, and the benefits of a supportive maintenance team with opportunities for overtime and training on specialist equipment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

37.5-hour working week

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Training provided

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering skills with solid experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Good electrical competency with the ability to fault‑find safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Planned & Preventative Maintenance.
• Reactive Maintenance.
• Mechanical and Electrical Responsibilities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics

Electrical competency

Safety awareness

Good communication skills

Proactive mindset

Experience operating overhead cranes

PLC experience

Experience in glass manufacturing

Education

IOSH, NEBOSH or similar safety qualification

Job description

Our Client, Glas‑Seal (NI) Ltd, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team on a permanent basis, based in Ballynahinch. Glas‑Seal (NI) Ltd is a long‑established glass merchant and architectural glass processor who supplies a wide range of high‑specification glass products – including single, double and triple glazing – for both domestic and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Planned & Preventative Maintenance
• Reactive Maintenance
• Mechanical Responsibilities
• Electrical Responsibilities
• Compliance, Safety & Documentation
• Collaboration & External Support

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering skills with solid experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Good electrical competency with the ability to fault‑find safely and effectively.
• Ability to work independently during breakdowns and make sound engineering decisions under pressure.
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of safe lifting practices.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative, team‑focused approach.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.
• Experience operating overhead cranes or lifting systems. Glass‑handling experience beneficial
• PLC experience with Siemens or Allen‑Bradley (basic diagnostics and fault tracing).
• IOSH, NEBOSH or similar safety qualification.
• Previous experience in glass manufacturing (preferred) or similar environments such as CNC machining, packaging, plastics, metal fabrication or FMCG.
• Experience working with heat‑based production machinery or automated handling systems.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 37.5‑hour working week
• Day shift role – Monday to Friday only
• Early finish every Friday (2pm)
• Permanent, secure position
• Overtime available
• Training provided on specialist glass‑handling and lifting equipment
• Supportive, experienced on‑site maintenance team
• Pension scheme and paid holidays
• Stable employer with long‑term career prospects in manufacturing

Further Information

If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to [e-mail] or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 and ask for Gary.

INDUSTRIAL TEMPS is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1753919 • Job Sector: Engineering • Area: Co Down • Location: Ballynahinch • Salary: £35,000 per annum • No. vacancies: 1 • Contract Type: Permanent • Weekly hours: 37.5 • Published date: 12/01/2026 • Closing date: 22/02/2026 • Worktime: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm; Friday 8:30am – 2pm (Overtime Available)