Maintenance Operative

Industrial Temps; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-food company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support machinery and building maintenance. Candidates should have experience in maintenance roles, knowledge of plumbing, joinery, and electrical work, and be able to comply with health and safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role within food or hygiene-sensitive manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of basic plumbing, joinery, and electrical work.
• Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections and general maintenance on machinery.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns or maintenance requests.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Small-scale electrical work

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our Client, Hughes Mushrooms, is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join their expanding team, based in Dungannon.Hughes Group is a dynamic innovator in the mushroom sector of the agri-food industry, working with a network of growers to deliver top grade mushrooms, vegan and vegetarian product lines and superlative service to our customers and business partners across the UK and Ireland

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, and general maintenance on machinery, utilities, and the building fabric.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns or maintenance requests from production and support teams.
• Support planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules to minimise downtime.
• Maintain plumbing, basic electrical fittings, doors, floors, walls, lighting, and site services.
• Assist engineers with more complex repairs or installations when required.
• Ensure all work complies with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards.
• Record all maintenance tasks accurately in the site maintenance log or CMMS.
• Liaise with contractors or suppliers as required and supervise their work on site.
• Keep workshops, tools, and equipment clean and in good working order.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance role (ideally within food or other hygiene-sensitive manufacturing).
• Good knowledge of basic plumbing, joinery, painting, and small-scale electrical work.
• Understanding of health & safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with maintenance of production equipment.

Further Information

This position is in Moy, Co.Down, Northern IrelandIf you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to [e-mail] or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask forINDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Vacancy ID 1735702 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Co Tyrone Location Dungannon Salary £14.42 Per Hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 40 Published date 16/09/2025 Closing date 26/10/2025 Worktime Monday to Sunday 8am-5pm 5 days out of 7. Weekend flexibility is required.