Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Belfast
Starting at £46,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday | Days Only
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join one of Northern Ireland's leading manufacturers. Working within a highly automated production environment, you'll play a key role in keeping plant operations running efficiently while contributing to ongoing engineering and improvement projects.
The Opportunity
Joining an established engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a wide range of production and process equipment. The role offers plenty of variety, combining hands-on fault finding with preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond quickly and effectively to electrical breakdowns across the facility
- Carry out scheduled maintenance to maximise equipment uptime and reliability
- Diagnose faults on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems
- Maintain motors, drives, control panels, sensors, instrumentation, and associated equipment
- Assist with machinery upgrades, installations, and plant improvement projects
- Identify recurring issues and implement long-term engineering solutions
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
- Support production teams in achieving operational targets and performance objectives
About You
- Qualified Electrical Engineer through apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Previous maintenance experience within manufacturing, production, FMCG, food, beverage, packaging, or a similar industrial environment
- Strong fault-finding abilities and excellent diagnostic skills
- Experience working with industrial electrical systems and automated equipment
- Knowledge of PLCs, VSDs, motors, controls, and instrumentation
- A proactive approach with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What's In It For You?
- Competitive starting salary with progression to £51,500 (After 6 months)
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no shift rotation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable, long-term position with a market-leading employer
- Investment in training and professional development
- Modern manufacturing environment with advanced production technology
Full job specification available on request.
If you're an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-based role with excellent earning potential and genuine career stability, we'd be keen to speak with you.
Paddy Steele
Recruitment Team Lead – Engineering & Manufacturing
Black Fox Solutions
