Maintenance Technician / Engineer

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Engineer. In this role, you'll be essential for both proactive and reactive maintenance of machinery, ensuring their reliability and performance. You'll develop and implement maintenance schedules, diagnose faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance roles, alongside an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. A competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Development opportunities

Focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, 'can-do' attitude with flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join a business where your engineering expertise keeps production moving.

We are currently looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician / Engineer to join our manufacturing team. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our machinery and supporting equipment.

If you enjoy fault-finding, continuous improvement, and working in a fast-paced production environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician / Engineer, you will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance across the site, including:

• Developing and delivering Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
• Carrying out predictive maintenance using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime
• Maintaining accurate service records, logs, and calibration documentation
• Working with OEMs and external contractors for specialist repairs
• Implementing 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices
• Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Supporting production teams during breakdowns to minimise disruption
• Ensuring full compliance with PUWER, LOLER, and EHS regulations
• Managing spares, technical documentation, and equipment manuals
• Training operators on daily checks and basic maintenance tasks

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance role
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude with flexibility and adaptability
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills, Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience maintaining CNC or automated machinery (Punch / Press Brake)
• Knowledge of TPM, PPM systems, and CMMS software
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
• Good PC skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)

Why Join Us

• Work in a technically varied and challenging environment
• Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and reliability
• Opportunity to develop skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines
• Competitive rate of pay and benefits package

Closing Date : Friday, 02nd January 2026 at 23:59