Maintenance Engineer

VickerStock; Gilford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Gilford is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias for day shift work. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification and at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, diagnosing and repairing various equipment faults. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, maintenance planning, and collaborative problem-solving. Competitive salary of £45,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Champion health & safety standards and report deviations.
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Keep all documentation up to date.
• Collaborate with colleagues for rapid repairs.
• Use CMMS to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC fault diagnosis

Mechanical fitting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Trade qualification in electrical or mechanical discipline

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Bias – Day shift – Portadown – £45,000

Vickerstock are partnering with a leading manufacturing firm in the Antrim area to recruit a Maintenance Engineer. Our client produces a diverse portfolio of products for the building, commercial and industrial sectors, alongside a specialist line for domestic customers. From humble beginnings as a local workshop, they\'re now a recognised name in Construction and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Champion health & safety, quality and housekeeping standards, reporting any deviations without delay.
• Plan and deliver preventative maintenance, recording planned tasks and reactive repairs; author detailed PM procedures and maintain a critical spares register.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults on production equipment, evaluating root causes and implementing durable solutions.
• Perform systematic root-cause analysis and embed improvements to boost reliability and efficiency.
• Keep all electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and documentation up to date. Coordinate the sourcing, installation and commissioning of new plant and machinery in liaison with the Projects Department.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance colleagues to prioritise and resolve breakdowns, ensuring rapid, cost-effective repair.
• Use CMMS and data-analysis tools to identify trends, drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimise asset performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Trade qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline (essential).
• Minimum of five years\' multi-skilled maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in PLC fault diagnosis and configuration, plus hands-on mechanical fitting, hydraulics or pneumatics.

Next Steps

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Skills

Skills: Maintenance Engineer; Maintenance Technician; Mechatronic Engineer; Shift Engineer