Maintenance Technician / Engineer

Vertiv Co; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Engineer. In this role, you will ensure the reliability and performance of machinery through both proactive and reactive maintenance. Responsibilities include developing maintenance schedules, diagnosing faults, and supporting production teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing maintenance and possess NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Opportunity to develop skills

Qualifications

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

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

Flexibility

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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