Maintenance Technician

Hunter Savage; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for their facility in Newtownabbey. The role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment, with a focus on PLC systems. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and a background in automated production. This full-time position offers competitive salary, opportunities for progression, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Full-time permanent position

Opportunities for progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated or fast-paced production setting.
• Strong knowledge of PLC-controlled systems.
• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults in a highly automated environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive machine uptime.

Skills

Maintenance Technician

PLC diagnostics

Electrical capabilities

Mechanical capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Newtownabbey
Salary: Competitive – open to negotiation for the right candidate

Description

We are hiring for our client, a globally recognised manufacturing company, operating from a state-of-the-art production facility in Newtownabbey. They are seeking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their established maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join an organisation that invests in its people, prioritises continuous improvement, and works at the forefront of automated production technology.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Competitive salary – flexible for the right experience

2. Modern, high-tech facility supporting a global customer base

3. Long-term opportunity with a secure and respected employer

The Role

• Deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across a range of production and packaging equipment
• Troubleshoot faults in a highly automated environment, including PLC diagnostics
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues to drive machine uptime and operational efficiency
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute to equipment upgrades
• Maintain documentation in line with safety, compliance, and maintenance standards

The Person

• Time-served Maintenance Technician with a Level 3 Engineering qualification
• Proven experience within an automated or fast-paced production setting
• Strong working knowledge of PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical capabilities
• Self-motivated, safety-conscious, and solutions-focused

The Rewards

• Competitive base salary – open to negotiation
• Full-time, permanent position with a stable, forward-thinking employer
• Modern, safe, and well-resourced work environment
• Opportunities for progression and further technical training
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For more information, or to apply for this Maintenance Technician job, please contact Calum Cowie.

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