Maintenance Engineer

VanRath Search & Selection; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Long-term development

Rest time between shifts

Paternity leave

Job summary

VanRath Search & Selection is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The role focuses on maintaining and improving PLC-controlled production and packaging equipment within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will diagnose faults, perform preventative and reactive maintenance, read electrical/mechanical drawings and support installation of new equipment, with strong emphasis on safety and reliability. Excellent earning potential and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience within FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work across Production, Quality and Engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on PLC-controlled production machinery, packaging equipment and associated systems.
• Inspecting equipment and identifying potential faults or issues before they impact production.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting control systems and carrying out fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Providing technical expertise to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Maintaining records of maintenance activities using the Mobile Maintenance Management System.
• Updating maintenance records, job plans and technical documentation.
• Working with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to support day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring maintenance activities meet health & safety and statutory requirements.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical fault-diagnosis

Mechanical fault-diagnosis

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Education

Apprenticeship or Level 3 in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Mobile Maintenance Management System

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (KYME2909) Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP51000 per annum

Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading FMCG manufacturing operation in Lisburn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team, working on a range of PLC-controlled production and packaging equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

With a competitive salary, excellent overtime rates, up to 10% employer pension contribution and plenty of opportunities for progression, this is a role offering strong earning potential alongside long-term career development.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability of production equipment, minimising downtime and ensuring the smooth running of the manufacturing operation.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and resolving equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on PLC-controlled production machinery, packaging equipment and associated systems.
• Inspecting equipment and identifying potential faults or issues before they impact production.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting control systems and carrying out detailed fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Providing technical expertise to improve plant reliability, performance and efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities using the Mobile Maintenance Management System.
• Updating maintenance records, job plans and technical documentation.
• Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in line with company policies, health & safety standards and statutory requirements.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• A recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience within FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and control systems.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to work effectively across Production, Quality and Engineering functions.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights rotation, with plenty of rest time built into the shift pattern.

The role also offers excellent overtime rates, providing the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings.

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 6 weeks' paternity leave
• Plenty of rest time between shifts
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Long-term development opportunities within a major manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Engineer who wants to join a well-established operation, work with modern production and automation equipment, and build a long-term career within a major manufacturing environment.