Equipment Technician - Mechanical/Electrical (Equipment Engineering Specialist)
Location: Derry/Londonderry, UK
Posting Date: May 1, 2026
Job ID: 13715
About our group:
At Springtown, we boast an impressive array of approximately 500 equipment toolsets, supported by a dedicated team of 170 employees. Our mission is to cultivate a world‑class, flexible, and engaged maintenance team that drives improved factory performance and reliability.
About the role
Shift pattern: 12‑hour onsite shifts alternated with days and nights. Rota includes 4 days on/4 days off, 2 days on/2 days off, 3 days on/3 days off, 2 days on/2 days off, repeating.
Key responsibilities:
* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
* Maintain production tools within critical process parameters.
* Troubleshoot and restore production tools from unexpected downtimes.
* Assist in the installation and qualification of production equipment.
* Collaborate on engineering projects to enhance equipment reliability and process capability.
* Accurately document maintenance activities and update the Equipment Technician Manager.
* Conduct cost‑effective repairs of faulty components.
* Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
* Be adaptable to take on other duties or shifts as needed to support business needs.
* Participate in and support business excellence initiatives.
About you
You will bring a strong technical profile with demonstrated relevant 2 year(s) experience in equipment maintenance, fault‑finding, and diagnosis. Industry experience may be in mechanics, electrical work, or related fields.
You will have a minimum Level 3 mechanical/electrical/engineering/ equipment maintenance/ IT related or other relevant qualification or recognised completed apprenticeship.
Your experience includes
* Experience in a manufacturing environment.
This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa; sponsorship cannot be offered.
Benefits
Health:
* Private healthcare for employees and dependents.
* Company sick pay and medical leave.
* Occupational healthcare service.
* Employee assistance programmes.
* Group income protection.
* On‑site gym, exercise classes, personal trainer.
Work Life Balance:
* Annual leave.
* Part‑time working options.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Enhanced paternity pay.
* Bereavement leave.
Finance:
* Pension – employer contributory scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Employee stock purchase plan.
* Competitive base pay.
* Company bonus scheme.
* Reward and recognition.
* Employee savings scheme.
* Perks at work discount programmes.
* Pay for civil/jury duty.
Career:
* Degree or non‑degree assistance.
* Externally accredited training and development opportunities.
* Service awards.
* LinkedIn learning.
* Learning & development programmes.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Seagate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, military and veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Seagate will provide reasonable accommodation with the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@seagate.com.
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