Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Manpower Group (UK); Ballymena; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Modern manufacturing technology

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Ballymena. The role covers planned, predictive and reactive maintenance across production machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, support installations and upgrades, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality standards are met. Roating shifts and a permanent, full-time contract are offered.

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent multi-skilled qualification.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing/production engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance across production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Work across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability, efficiency, safety and product quality.
• Utilise CMMS to maintain maintenance records and asset performance tracking.
• Perform statutory inspections and safety checks as required.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for equipment maintenance.

Skills

Electrical faults

Mechanical faults

CMMS usage

Safety knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

HNC Engineering

17th Edition

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ballymena

Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Overtime Opportunities

Shift Pattern: Roating Shifts 04:00am -12:30pm / 12pm - 20:30pm

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a market-leading food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in ensuring maximum plant performance, equipment reliability and continuous improvement across a fast-paced production environment. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown support, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to drive operational excellence and world-class asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance across production machinery and site services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support installation, commissioning, refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, safety and product quality.
• Utilise and maintain the CMMS system to ensure accurate maintenance records and asset performance tracking.
• Perform statutory inspections and safety checks as required.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors regarding equipment performance and maintenance requirements.
• Update and maintain engineering documentation, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Participate in project teams focused on improving plant design, production processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Environmental standards at all times.
• Support permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures and lock-off processes.
• Share knowledge and provide coaching or training support where appropriate.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• HNC qualification in Engineering or equivalent multi-skilled engineering qualification.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and CMMS.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Flexible approach with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.

Desirable

• Previous food manufacturing experience.
• Continuous Improvement experience (Lean, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Coaching, mentoring or Train-the-Trainer experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance philosophies and reliability engineering.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a proactive engineer who can:

• Make sound decisions under pressure.
• Take ownership of engineering challenges and deliver solutions.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve plant performance.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technology.
• Supportive team environment.
• Chance to contribute to continuous improvement and major engineering projects.
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business.