Maintenance Engineer (Dual Skilled)

VanRath; Portadown; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Portadown is seeking a Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal plant performance. This role involves electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and compliance with health and safety standards. Join a secure company offering competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Permanent day shift

Opportunities for training and development

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills; multi-skilled engineers with mechanical experience welcome.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Perform fault-finding and diagnostics to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical maintenance

Health and safety standards

Education

Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Conveyors

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Dual Skilled)

Location: Portadown
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Hours: Day Shift (Monday - Friday)

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical skills and a background in food or FMCG manufacturing? Our client, a well-established food manufacturer based in Portadown, is seeking a Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their day shift team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance in a fast-paced production environment, with a focus on planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a range of production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant machinery.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to deliver maintenance schedules and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain all relevant documentation and ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.

What We're Looking For:

• Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills; multi-skilled engineers with mechanical experience are welcome.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (food industry experience is highly desirable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of PLCs, conveyors, packaging lines, and refrigeration systems is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent day shift - offering excellent work/life balance.
• A secure and growing company with a strong reputation in the industry.
• Opportunities for training, development, and progression.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Apply today and join a company where your expertise will be valued and your contribution makes a real impact.

If this role is of interest or you would like to discuss any other potential roles, feel free to reach out to Karl Yellop on 02890 330250 or [e-mail]