Maintenance Engineer

Recruitment Partnership Ireland; Dungannon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking food company as a Maintenance Engineer in Northern Ireland. This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on in a dynamic farming environment, contributing to the maintenance of hatchery machinery and ensuring animal welfare. With a focus on professional growth through a bespoke Agriculture Academy, you will be part of a team that values reliability, flexibility, and a passion for learning. Embrace this chance to develop your skills while making a significant impact in a leading poultry production company. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Above statutory holiday entitlement

Continuous training

Free on-site parking

Discounted employee shop

Life cover

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required for single skilled applicants.
• Must be literate, numerate, and possess handyman skills.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance solutions in line with Health & Safety protocols.
• Contribute to efficient running of hatchery machinery.

Skills

Farming interest

Reliability

Flexibility

Learning passion

Handyman skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time organization

Welding experience

Electrical experience

Plumbing experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in main discipline

Level 2 qualification in second discipline

Job description

Dungannon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

£ 14.50 - 16.50 (British Pound Sterling)

We are delighted to be recruiting for an outstanding employer based in Northern Ireland.

Our client is one of the UK's top food companies and one of Europe's leading poultry producers. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking and exciting business organisation.

JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Work Location: Northern Ireland

Schedule: Permanent Full-Time, working a 6 week rotational shift pattern across 7 days per week on the below shifts;

1. 04:30am to 12:30pm
2. 08:00am to 16:00pm
3. 15:30pm to 23:30pm

Salary & Benefits:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Above statutory holiday entitlement
• Continuous training provided
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted employee shop
• Life cover

General Overview:

The Maintenance Engineer will support the overall Hatchery and maintenance team on site to deliver effective and timely maintenance solutions to the site in line with Health & Safety protocols. They will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.

• The successful candidate will be required to join an on-call rotation along with the rest of the management and maintenance team. Salary will vary depending on experience.
• Single Skilled applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in their main discipline.
• While providing assistance and support to our hatchery management across a wide variety of farming activity, this Maintenance Engineering role is very much a first step in a career in agriculture.
• The successful candidate will live Welfare as a Condition in all that they do.
• They will contribute to the efficient running of the hatchery machinery and have the opportunity to learn hands-on how to maintain machinery and a safe environment.
• Simultaneously, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop via our bespoke Agriculture Academy.
• Growing our own agriculture specialists and leaders of the future is something that is extremely important to our client.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

• A keen interest in farming where animal welfare is of the utmost importance
• Desire to work hands-on in a farming environment
• To be reliable and flexible
• A passion for learning
• Must have Level 3 qualification in main discipline for single skilled
• Must have Level 3 qualification in main discipline and Level 2 in second discipline for multi-skilled
• Must be literate and numerate.
• Must be able to think clearly.
• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Must have a positive attitude to work and others
• Good manual dexterity is essential.
• Good communication skills are desirable.
• The ability to work on own initiative and learn new skills is desirable.
• Must have evidence of handyman skills
• Must be able to diagnose and solve problems
• Good time organization skills are desirable.
• Previous welding, electrical, and plumbing experience desirable.
• Able to complete paperwork

We are excited to learn more about your skills and experience. To apply for this exceptional opportunity, follow these steps:

Send Your Application: Attach your CV and send it to:

• [e-mail]
• WhatsApp/Text: 07870588857