SWJ Search
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer at SWJ Search, based in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
- Immediate start
Reference f9b4ed3c2d46623b1790b157388b02cb60bbcc9f
About the role
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
43,000 per annum
Permanent
Hours & Shift Pattern
Full time on a rotating shift pattern covering days, nights and weekends, with overtime available when required.
The Company
We are recruiting for a well established FMCG manufacturer running fast paced production lines to strict food safety standards. The business is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement, and values engineers who take ownership of their plant. They are looking for a capable all round engineer who wants to keep the lines running and fix problems for good.
The Role
You will join the site maintenance team providing electrical and mechanical support across the production equipment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Fault finding and repairing electrical and mechanical breakdowns on production machinery
- Delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance
- Responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise line downtime
- Leading or supporting changeovers, CIP and equipment set ups
- Investigating repeat faults and putting lasting fixes in place
- Keeping maintenance records, breakdown reports and schedules accurate on the CMMS
- Supporting colleagues through coaching and clear shift handovers
This is a hands on role for an engineer who takes pride in reliable plant and a well run shift.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault finding skills
- Level 3 qualification in engineering or a recognised trade, or equivalent
- At least 5 years' experience maintaining manufacturing machinery
- Experience of both planned and reactive maintenance
- Able to read technical documents and engineering drawings
- Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Calm under pressure, a sound problem solver and a good team player
- Flexible with rotating shifts, weekends and overtime
Desirable
FMCG, food or beverage manufacturing experience; CIP and changeover experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of 43,000.
- Overtime available.
- Immediate start available.
This is a genuine permanent opportunity with an established manufacturer that invests in its engineering team.
Apply now via CV-Library or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
SWJ Search is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Reference: f9b4ed3c2d46623b1790b157388b02cb60bbcc9f · Posted 22 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via SWJ Search
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