Job title: Maintenance Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Ballymena, UK
Job published: 01-04-2026
Job ID: 112163
Contact name: Matthew Bell
Contact email: matthew.bell@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation, who are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Ballymena.

This Maintenance Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking business with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. The successful Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting production efficiency.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Up to £46,000 (DOE) + Overtime
  2. Monday–Friday earlies & lates (no nights)
  3. Stable, well-established production environment

The Role:
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards

The Person:
• Time-served Maintenance Engineer or relevant engineering qualification
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding experience
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving

The Reward:
• Salary up to £46,000 (DOE)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Monday–Friday working pattern (no night shifts)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity for long-term career stability and development

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information, and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

We are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector insight across Engineering & Operations and a strong track record of supporting candidates in securing roles that align with their long-term career goals.

Salary details are a guide and will depend on experience. We reserve the right to enhance shortlisting criteria depending on the level of response.