Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a leading food manufacturing company with a global presence, who are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team at their site in Lurgan. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking and well-established business operating in a fast-paced, automated production environment.

This Maintenance Engineer position offers a highly competitive salary of £54,000 per year, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work within a company that values continuous improvement, investment in technology, and long-term career development.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Salary of £54,000 with a generous 10% employer pension contribution

2. High-spec production site with cutting-edge automated equipment

3. Work with a globally recognised food manufacturing firm with best-in-class engineering practices

The Role:

• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of automated production equipment

• Troubleshooting faults across mechanical, electrical and control systems (including PLCs)

• Supporting engineering improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant

• Ensuring all maintenance activity is carried out in line with health & safety and quality standards

• Working collaboratively with the wider production and engineering team to minimise downtime

The Person:

• A recognised engineering qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics (Level 3 minimum)

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Engineer role within an automated, fast-moving production environment

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems

• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery.

• A proactive attitude and commitment to team collaboration and safe working practices

The Rewards:

• £54,000 annual salary

• Excellent employer pension contribution (10%)

• Continental shift pattern (offering extended time off across the year)

• Career development opportunities within a stable and globally respected organisation

• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep insight into the Engineering & Manufacturing sector across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We pride ourselves on our niche focus, consultative approach, and long-term partnerships with both candidates and employers.

For further information and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Calum Cowie. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Salary details are for guidance and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to adjust shortlisting criteria based on volume and calibre of response.