Maintenance Technician in Portadown, County Armagh

Energy Jobline CVL; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Portadown is seeking a skilled technician to ensure efficient operations of wastewater treatment facilities. The role involves maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in industrial maintenance. Competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave. Apply today to make a difference!

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Refer an Engineer bonus

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Retail discounts

Health support resources

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical and mechanical tasks for plant maintenance.
• Systematically investigate and resolve faults.
• Replace and refurbish components to extend asset life.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team for operational success.
• Liaise with partners to deliver timely solutions.
• Provide feedback for capital interventions and strategies.
• Conduct preventative maintenance aligned with asset criticality.
• Record maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Uphold safety and compliance standards.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rota.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Experience in planned and reactive maintenance

Knowledge of instrumentation and rotating equipment

Ability to read and interpret schematics

Fault diagnosis techniques

Understanding of asset lifecycle management

Education

HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This key role ensures the efficient, reliable, and compliant operation of wastewater treatment works and pumping stations through proactive, multi-skilled maintenance and continuous improvement. The technician will apply both electrical and mechanical expertise to support asset resilience, regulatory alignment, and operational excellence across planned, reactive, and strategic interventions. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Key Details

Salary: £39,676 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Contract length: 12 months

Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri 7.30am to 4pm, 12.30pm Friday finish

Location: North Down

Responsibilities

• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Execute electrical and mechanical tasks to maintain plant availability, including inspections, servicing, and corrective works across instrumentation, motors, drives, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Fault Diagnosis & Rectification: Systematically investigate and resolve faults using root cause analysis, schematic interpretation, and condition-based monitoring to restore functionality and prevent recurrence.
• Asset Refurbishment & Lifecycle Support: Replace, refurbish, and upgrade components to extend asset life, improve performance, and align with capital planning and investment justification frameworks.
• Operational Collaboration: Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, integrating with operations, process, and compliance personnel to ensure seamless plant functionality and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Partner Coordination: Liaise with contract partners and suppliers to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions that meet technical specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Performance Feedback & Technical Insight: Provide actionable feedback to senior maintenance and operations teams to inform capital interventions, asset strategies, and compliance reporting.
• Preventative Tasking & Continuous Improvement: Deliver preventative maintenance aligned with asset criticality, failure modes, and operational risk, while identifying opportunities for process optimisation and energy efficiency.
• Data Integrity & CMMS Reporting: Accurately record maintenance activities, fault histories, and asset condition data into the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support audit readiness, trend analysis, and regulatory reporting.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of site safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance, contributing to a culture of zero harm and continuous vigilance.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rota to ensure rapid response capability and continuity of service across critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in planned and reactive maintenance within industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, motors, drives, valves, and rotating equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings
• Experience with fault diagnosis techniques including root cause analysis (RCA) and condition-based monitoring
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management, refurbishment, and upgrade processes

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Application

Apply today, so we can make a difference for to come.

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