Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Savage; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a global food manufacturer in Newtownards. This hands-on role offers an attractive £54,000 salary and a continental shift pattern. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining production equipment, diagnosing faults, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal applicants will have an engineering qualification and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a reputable employer that values engineering expertise and provides a modern workplace for career stability.

Benefits

£54,000 salary

Continental shift pattern

Secure role with a reputable employer

Modern manufacturing environment

Strong engineering culture

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship-trained within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or similar).
• Proven experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement and site reliability initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

PLC systems knowledge

Maintenance experience

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification (electrical preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a highly successful and well‑established food manufacturing organisation with a global customer base supplying premium products to over 100 countries worldwide. Due to continued investment and site performance, they now wish to appoint a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at their Coleraine facility.

This Maintenance Engineer role operates on a continental shift pattern and offers an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer to work within a modern, fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The successful Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Strong Package – £54,000 salary on continental shifts
2. Global Manufacturer – Market‑leading food producer with international reach
3. Engineering‑Focused Role – Hands‑on maintenance with modern automated equipment

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Work with PLC systems and industrial controls to support efficient production
• Support continuous improvement and site reliability initiatives
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health, safety and food standards

The Person

• Level 3 engineering qualification (electrical preferred)
• Apprenticeship‑trained within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (food or similar)
• Proven experience in planned and reactive maintenance
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and industrial controls
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challenges

The Reward

• £54,000 salary
• Continental shift pattern
• Secure role with a highly reputable employer
• Modern manufacturing environment with ongoing investment
• Strong engineering culture and long‑term career stability

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector insight across Engineering & Manufacturing throughout the UK & Ireland. We work in partnership with leading employers and talented professionals to support long‑term, successful career moves.

For further information and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie in complete confidence.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.