Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Ballymena
Salary: £46,000
Shifts: Rotating
Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading manufacturing business based in Ballymena, who are seeking to add an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their established engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and well-invested site where continuous improvement and engineering excellence are key to operations.
The successful Maintenance Engineer will support the ongoing maintenance and reliability of automated production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and optimum performance across the plant.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
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Competitive Salary – £46,000
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Modern, Automated Manufacturing Site
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Excellent Long-Term Career Opportunity
The Role:
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Conduct both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of automated machinery and equipment
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Troubleshoot mechanical and/or electrical faults quickly and effectively to minimise disruption
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Support engineering improvements and participate in root cause analysis
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with H&S standards
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Work collaboratively with production and other engineering team members
The Person:
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Third level qualification in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical)
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Proven maintenance experience in a factory or manufacturing setting
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Strong fault-finding skills, ideally on automated systems
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Ability to work rotating shifts and respond calmly under pressure
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A team player with strong communication skills and a proactive approach
The Reward:
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£46,000 base salary
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Structured shift pattern providing work/life balance
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Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, high-performance manufacturing site
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Career development and ongoing training available
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector knowledge and an unwavering commitment to helping engineering professionals make the right career move. For further information on this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie on 07458 160121, or email calum@huntersavage.com.
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