Job title: Dayshift Maintenance Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Ballymena, UK
Job published: 11-05-2026
Job ID: 115209
Contact name: Matthew Bell
Contact email: matthew.bell@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Dayshift Maintenance Engineer

Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established production business in the Ballymena area, who are seeking to appoint a Dayshift Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This Dayshift Maintenance Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a stable and highly regarded employer with a strong focus on continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and employee development. The successful Dayshift Maintenance Engineer will work within a production environment carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of manufacturing equipment and machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a Monday-Friday dayshift role offering strong earning potential through overtime and long-term career stability.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  1. Monday-Friday Dayshift Role only
  2. Up to £42,500 basic + Overtime
  3. Strong benefits package

The Role

  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment
  • Fault find and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues efficiently
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site
  • Minimise downtime and ensure machinery is operating effectively
  • Work closely with production teams to maintain operational efficiency
  • Complete maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with health & safety procedures
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment when required

The Person

  • Time served engineering qualification essential
  • Previous maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing or production environments
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Proactive attitude with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement

The Reward

  • Up to £42,500 basic salary
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Monday-Friday dayshift hours
  • Stable and supportive working environment
  • Long-term career opportunity with an established employer
  • Opportunity to work within a strong engineering team
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