Maintenance Engineer

Newtownabbey, United Kingdom | Posted on 06/16/2026

The successful candidate will operate a planned, preventative, and safe maintenance service on all equipment on site.

Responsible for corrective, planned, and preventative maintenance tasks of production plant to minimise downtime

Carry out predictive maintenance tasks and report on findings

Maintain and implement planned maintenance schedules and routines for all equipment

Ensure all plant and equipment is operationally safe and complies with relevant legislation

Order plant parts as and when required

Manage maintenance contractors onsite to ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations

Maintain a tidy and secure work environment

Provide regular information to assist management with decision-making

Maintain files and administration as required to comply with office processes and procedures

Ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the maintenance department

Minimum 3 years’ experience in plant maintenance, preferably within a heavy industry/engineering environment

Hands-on approach, preferably with welding experience

Capable of troubleshooting mechanical downtime issues and resolving problems to root cause

Experience with a wide range of production plant

Experience in maintenance task planning, scheduling, and recording

Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and business requirements

Willing to undertake professional, organisational, and administrative duties efficiently and cost-effectively

Capable of undertaking and/or assisting with mechanical tasks