Job title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Belfast, UK
Job published: 27-05-2026
Job ID: 116578
Contact name: Matthew Bell
Contact email: matthew.bell@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days)

Description

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business in Belfast, to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Days). This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer seeking a stable, long-term role with a Monday-Friday dayshift pattern, strong earning potential and an excellent benefits package.

The successful Electrical Maintenance Engineer will join a busy maintenance team supporting production through planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement activities across a modern manufacturing environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

  1. Monday-Friday dayshift only
  2. £40,500 basic salary + overtime available
  3. Excellent benefits package including enhanced annual leave, pension and company sick pay

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose faults and minimise downtime in a fast-paced production environment
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across site
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maximum machine performance
• Assist with electrical installations, upgrades and equipment improvements
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

The Person

• Time served Electrical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification
• Previous maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing, production or industrial environments
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment would be advantageous
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to maintenance and reliability

The Reward

• £40,500 basic salary
• Overtime opportunities available
• Monday-Friday dayshift role
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Stable and well-established employer
• Long-term career development opportunities

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Electrical Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit Hunter Savage for a full list of Engineering & Operations opportunities.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a strong track record across Engineering & Operations throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. We pride ourselves on providing expert, confidential career advice and building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.

Salary details listed are to be used as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.