Maintenance Engineer

Breedon Group plc; Mullaghglass; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and materials group is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Lisburn. Responsibilities include planned maintenance of equipment to enhance safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a recognized trade qualification, 5 years of experience and knowledge of PLC systems. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Tailored competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Holiday buy scheme

Free parking

Paid volunteer day

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave policy

Access to employee benefits platform

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Broad learning opportunities and career progression

Qualifications

• Recognised trade qualification in plant maintenance.
• Ideally 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Working knowledge and experience of production lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Work with production to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Trade qualification in plant maintenance

5 years industry experience

Knowledge of production lines and conveyor systems

Maintenance of PLC systems

Experience in fabrication and welding

Team player with effective working relationships

Ability to work on own initiative

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 7 November 2025

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Tile, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Description

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Roof Tile Factory, Lisburn.

As Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative and safe maintenance on all equipment and machinery within the Plant to minimize downtime and increase operational effectiveness while maintaining exceptionally high standards of safety and quality.

More about what you will do…

• Adhere to Company Health & Safety working practices and legislative regulations
• Maintain & implement planned, preventative and predicative maintenance as per schedules for all equipment and plant and report key findings.
• Participate in review of all equipment OEE and react in order to maintain production levels taking account of quality parameters, safety parameters and the engineering requirements of the plant.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is operationally safe and complies with the relevant legislation.
• Maintain all records, documentation and literature in compliance with company safety, health, environmental and quality standards
• Work with production to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the production process
• Communicate with appointed contractors to ensure planned activities are successfully completed
• Perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, especially the Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policy.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably be required from time-to-time.

What we need from you…

• Recognised trade qualification in plant maintenance and ideally 5 years relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge and experience of production lines and conveyor systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience and maintenance of PLC based manufacturing systems
• Experience in fabrication and welding
• Team Player with ability to maintain effective working relationships across all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexibility in relation to working skills/ hours to meet business needs
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload

Some important information…

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Free parking
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.