Maintenance Engineer

Vickerstock; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Portadown. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on various electrical and mechanical equipment in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will have a recognized apprenticeship and strong fault-finding skills, with a competitive salary and the potential for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults to minimize downtime.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Portadown
£40,000 - £45,000
Days | Permanent

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a long-standing manufacturing firm based in Portadown to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Engineer to join a well-established company with continued investment in their people, equipment and processes. You'll be working on a range of electrical and mechanical equipment across a fast-paced production environment.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance across all plant machinery and equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing faults to minimise downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards
• Participating in root cause analysis and long-term maintenance solutions

What you'll need to succeed:

• Time-served Engineer with a recognised apprenticeship or relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours work when required

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a stable, forward-thinking business
• Supportive management and investment in ongoing training
• Clear progression routes within the team

Sound like your next move?
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion on this opportunity, contact Warren Watson at Vickerstock on 02890 313720 or send your CV via the link.

Vickerstock are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.