Maintenance Engineer (Mechatronics)

Sherborne Talent Solutions; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Sherborne Talent Solutions is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support a high-volume, precision manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot complex equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and drive improvements that boost uptime and efficiency.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, experience in automated production, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Shift work and overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in automated, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure in a performance-driven setting.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility for shift work, overtime, and planned shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency projects.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Work with production teams to optimise machine performance and reduce downtime.
• Support TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (downtime, OEE, efficiency).
• Manage spare parts and support cost control.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and drive follow-up actions.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Automated manufacturing

Problem-solving

Quality & safety focus

Shift flexibility

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced production environments? Do you enjoy solving problems, improving automated machinery, and making a real impact on operational performance?

We’re partnering with a highly successful global organisation operating within a precision, performance‑driven manufacturing environment, investing heavily in its people, technology, and continuous improvement culture

You’ll play a key role in:

• Driving equipment reliability, uptime, and performance
• Contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency projects
• Acting as a key technical expert within a highly automated shopfloor

If you enjoy working close to the action, troubleshooting complex equipment, and seeing immediate impact this is for you.

Technical Focus

• Responding quickly to breakdowns in a high-volume production environment
• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on automated machinery
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and control faults
• Working closely with production teams to optimise machine performance and reduce downtime
• Supporting TPM and continuous improvement initiatives (downtime, OEE, efficiency)
• Managing spare parts and supporting cost control
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and driving follow‑up actions

Wider Impact

• Championing health & safety standards
• Contributing to performance and efficiency improvements
• Supporting a collaborative, team‑focused culture
• Taking ownership and stepping in where needed

What we’re looking for

• Strong mechanical & electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience in automated, high-volume manufacturing environments
• A proactive, hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure in a performance‑driven setting
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility for shift work, overtime, and planned shutdowns

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• A supportive, forward‑thinking environment
• Real opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and site performance

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re a motivated Maintenance Engineer looking to make a real impact in a high‑performing, structured manufacturing environment, I’d love to hear from you.