Maintenance Technician: PLCs & FMCG, Overtime & Growth

VANRATH; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

6 weeks' paternity leave

Excellent overtime rates

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in Lisburn. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 plus excellent benefits.

You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance on PLC-controlled production and packaging equipment, and work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to keep lines running smoothly. The role features regular overtime, a clear path for progression and long-term career development within a major

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience within FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and control systems.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carrying out corrective and preventative maintenance on PLC-controlled production machinery, packaging equipment and associated systems.
• Inspecting equipment and identifying potential issues before they impact production.
• Supporting the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Troubleshooting control systems and carrying out fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Providing technical expertise to improve plant reliability, performance and efficiency.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Reading electrical drawings

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics qualification

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Mobile Maintenance Software

PLC systems hardware

Job description

VANRATH is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in Lisburn. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 plus excellent benefits.

You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance on PLC-controlled production and packaging equipment, and work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to keep lines running smoothly. The role features regular overtime, a clear path for progression and long-term career development within a major