Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer: Drive Plant Excellence

MANPOWER; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Modern manufacturing tech

Supportive team

Continuous improvement projects

Career progression

Job summary

MANPOWER in Ballymena is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing site. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, drive improvements and support uptime and safety standards.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault-finding, CMMS usage, and collaboration with engineering teams. A strong background in manufacturing maintenance and HNC-level qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent multi-skilled qualification.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HNC qualification

17th Edition

5 years experience

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

CMMS experience

Health & Safety

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexible/workload management

Education

HNC in Engineering

17th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

MANPOWER in Ballymena is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading food manufacturing site. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, drive improvements and support uptime and safety standards.

The role covers electrical and mechanical fault-finding, CMMS usage, and collaboration with engineering teams. A strong background in manufacturing maintenance and HNC-level qualification is essential.