Shift Maintenance Technician

WR Engineering; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Shift Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair heavy plant and material handling equipment. This role involves working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within a structured shift pattern. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in servicing heavy machinery. Competitive salary and extensive training are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Excellent training and career development

Retail savings/discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of heavy plant, forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment.
• Confident in reading wiring diagrams and carrying out fault-finding tasks.
• Comfortable working at height and in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy plant and material handling equipment.
• Performing diagnostics to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.

Skills

Maintenance of heavy plant

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fault finding

Reading wiring diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Shift Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Plant & Material Handling Equipment

Location: Belfast region

Salary: £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160) + Overtime + Benefits

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a world‑leading engineering company at the forefront of sustainable technology? This is your opportunity to work on advanced equipment, gain access to industry‑leading training, and play a key part in keeping vital supply chains moving.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a range of heavy plant and material handling equipment across a busy terminal site. The role involves working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing diagnostics, and ensuring equipment operates at peak performance. This is a site‑based position following a fixed three‑week shift pattern.

What’s on Offer

• £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 40‑hour working week with structured shift pattern
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + long service leave
• Option to buy additional holiday days
• Pension, life assurance, and retail savings/discounts
• Excellent manufacturer‑led training and career development
• Full technical and R&D support from a global engineering organisation

About You

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of heavy plant, forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment
• Skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and CANBUS systems
• Confident in reading wiring diagrams and carrying out fault‑finding tasks
• Based within one hour of Belfast Container Terminal
• Comfortable working at height and in a fast‑paced, shift‑based environment

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding engineering role within a global business that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, apply today.