Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Savage; Newry; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a client in Newry. The role involves providing maintenance for production machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Candidates must have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in FMCG or packaging. The position offers a competitive salary of £49,000 and the opportunity to join a supportive team where individual contributions are recognized.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-speed production environment, ideally within FMCG or packaging.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Strong team player with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support across production and packaging machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Team player

Proactive approach

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Third level qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Description: We are hiring for our client, a well-established specialist food manufacturer based in the Newry area, who have grown to become one of the leading names in their specialist product range across the European market.

This Maintenance Engineer position offers the opportunity to join a small, close-knit engineering team where your ideas, technical skills, and individual contributions will be recognised and valued.

If you are an experienced Maintenance Engineer from a high-speed manufacturing environment who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working in a hands-on, team-focused role — this could be the next great move for your career.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Excellent salary – £49,000

2. Newry based – easily commutable from surrounding Co. Down and border areas

3. Join a supportive, small team where your impact will be recognised

The Role

• Provide maintenance support across production and packaging machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve efficiency

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability and performance

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food quality standards at all times

• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to meet operational goals

The Person

• Third level qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) – essential

• Proven experience in a high-speed production environment, ideally within FMCG or packaging

• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills

• Strong team player with a proactive and adaptable approach

• Keen eye for continuous improvement and operational efficiency

The Rewards

• Competitive salary – £49,000

• Stable, full-time permanent role

• Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer and European market leader

• Supportive team culture where individual effort and innovation are recognised

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie at Hunter Savage on 07458 160121, email [e-mail], or apply directly via our website.

At Hunter Savage, we’re a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise in Engineering & Manufacturing across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We focus on connecting exceptional professionals with the right opportunities to help them progress and grow their careers.

Salary is typically negotiable depending on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending upon the calibre of response.