Maintenance Engineer / Lead Engineer

TechMet Ltd.; Newry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Job summary

FMCG Manufacturer in Down is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer stepping into a Lead role. The position is a DAYS role with a split 60% floor and 40% office work, and involves managing maintenance on production lines.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in production maintenance, electrical bias, and the ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams. Flexibility outside core hours is expected; VAT details on offer include a salary around £50k with overtime payable where required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar production/manufacturing role, with hands-on fitting, repair and installation.
• HNC/HND in Engineering (ideally electrical) or equivalent, or NVQ Level 3 with recognised apprenticeship.
• Strong ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Proven fault-finding skills with logical, organised problem solving.
• Attention to detail and flexibility for outside core hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of production plant and machinery to optimise performance and minimise downtime.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Drive the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Ensure machinery efficiency and prioritise work with the manufacturing team.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical bias

Fault diagnosis

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance Engineer / Lead Engineer – S Down DAYS

We are working with a successful FMCG manufacturer in Co Down which is investing in the business and looking to further grow and develop. The company has a strong track record of looking after its employees and providing opportunity for development. Due to continued success they are now looking for an experienced Multi-skilled/Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias).

The Role:

This role will appeal to experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers in the South Down area, who are looking for the next step into a managerial role, whilst still being hands‑on. This is a DAYS role. 40% office/ 60% floor

Specific duties will include:

• Maintenance and repair of production plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Oversee mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
• Drive the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Ensure machinery efficiency and prioritisation of work is agreed with manufacturing team

The Person:

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• A minimum of 10 years recent and relevant experience within a similar role in a production or manufacturing environment - fitting, repairing and installation.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline (preferably Electrical)) OR
• NVQ Level 3 - Must have served a recognised apprenticeship within a manufacturing industry, ideally mechanical and electrical
• Strong technical skills; Confident in reading and understanding engineering drawings to include hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Experience in carrying out fault finding Logical and well organised approach to problem solving
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ideally coming from the food manufacturing/food processing sector
• Flexibility required outside core work hours.
• Competent knowledge of MS packages.

Benefits:

• Day role: Mon – Fri - negotiation on hours but 7/8am - 4.30pm.
• Attractive salary on offer – c. £50k – depending on experience
• Paid Overtime – if required