Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

VanRath; Newry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Newry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for night shifts. This role involves providing essential maintenance support in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have considerable experience and relevant qualifications, as well as a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unique 4-day working pattern

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive employer

Exposure to automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in FMCG or chilled production.
• Experience working directly with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience from a time-served apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive and planned maintenance support to production operations.
• Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering consumables and spares inventory.

Skills

Fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC qualified in engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Preventative maintenance software

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - FMCG (Night Shifts)

Location: Newry
Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established manufacturer in the Newry area is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The Role:

• Provide both reactive and planned maintenance support to production operations
• Minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency across all equipment and lines
• Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and improvements across electrical and mechanical systems
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager and wider team to maintain safety, compliance, and productivity
• Manage engineering consumables and spares inventory effectively
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives to drive performance and cost-efficiency

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an FMCG or chilled production environment
• HNC qualified (or above) in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical)
• Time-served apprenticeship with solid hands-on experience
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance software systems
• Ability to work proactively, safely, and efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Experience working with contractors and meeting compliance standards

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £37,000 - £40,000
• Unique 4-day working pattern (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
• Long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking and supportive employer
• Exposure to ongoing automation and continuous improvement projects

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a fresh challenge with work-life balance and strong development prospects, apply today or get in touch with [e-mail] for more info.