Maintenance Engineer​/Lead Engineer

Maintenance Engineer / Lead Engineer – S Down DAYS

We are working with a successful FMCG manufacturer in Co Down which is investing in the business and looking to further grow and develop. The company has a strong track record of looking after its employees and providing opportunity for development. Due to continued success they are now looking for an experienced Multi-skilled/Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias).

This role will appeal to experienced multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers in the South Down area, who are looking for the next step into a managerial role, whilst still being hands‑on.
This is a DAYS role. 40% office/ 60% floor

• Maintenance and repair of production plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance and minimum downtime
• Oversee mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
• Drive the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Ensure machinery efficiency and prioritisation of work is agreed with manufacturing team

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• A minimum of 10 years recent and relevant experience within a similar role in a production or manufacturing environment - fitting, repairing and installation.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline (
  preferably Electrical
  )) OR
• NVQ Level 3 - Must have served a recognised apprenticeship within a manufacturing industry, ideally mechanical and electrical
• Strong technical skills;
  Confident in reading and understanding engineering drawings to include hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
• Experience in carrying out fault finding Logical and well organised approach to problem solving
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ideally coming from the food manufacturing/food processing sector
• Flexibility required outside core work hours.
• Competent knowledge of MS packages.

• Day role: Mon – Fri - negotiation on hours but 7/8am - 4.30pm.
• Attractive salary on offer – c. £50k – depending on experience
• Paid Overtime – if required