Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Savage; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in County Antrim is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £46,500 with a focus on innovation and collaboration in a supportive environment. The Maintenance Engineer will ensure maximum uptime and efficiency, working across various industrial equipment with a flexible shift pattern.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial/factory maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and cross-skilling capabilities.
• Flexible approach to shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support across production lines.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and planned maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electric fault-finding

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Independent working

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: County Antrim
Salary: £46,500
Hours: 34.5 hours per week (rotating shifts)

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturer with a strong reputation for operational excellence and investment in technology. Due to continued growth and production demands, they are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team in County Antrim.

This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and a progressive environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of the company culture. The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a range of complex industrial equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Competitive salary of £46,500
2. Industry-leading organisation with modern facilities
3. 3-shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance (34.5 hrs/week)

The Role:

• Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support across production lines
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults, ensuring minimal downtime
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and planned maintenance schedules
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet output targets
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and quality standards

The Person:

• Third-level qualification in Engineering (essential)
• Industrial/factory maintenance experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding and cross-skilling capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
• Flexible approach to working shifts and supporting operational needs

The Reward:

• Salary of £46,500
• 34.5-hour week across a rotating shift pattern (work-life balance focus)
• Permanent role in a well-established, growing organisation
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.

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