Shift Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Plant & Material Handling Equipment
Location: Belfast region
Salary: £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160) + Overtime + Benefits
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a world-leading engineering company at the forefront of sustainable technology? This is your opportunity to work on advanced equipment, gain access to industry-leading training, and play a key part in keeping vital supply chains moving.
The Role:
You'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a range of heavy plant and material handling equipment across a busy terminal site. The role involves working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing diagnostics, and ensuring equipment operates at peak performance. This is a site-based position following a fixed three-week shift pattern.
What's on Offer:
* £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160)
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* 40-hour working week with structured shift pattern
* 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays + long service leave
* Option to buy additional holiday days
* Pension, life assurance, and retail savings/discounts
* Excellent manufacturer-led training and career development
* Full technical and R&D support from a global engineering organisation
About You:
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
* Proven experience in maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of heavy plant, forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment
* Skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and CANBUS systems
* Confident in reading wiring diagrams and carrying out fault-finding tasks
* Based within one hour of Belfast Container Terminal
* Comfortable working at height and in a fast-paced, shift-based environment
If you're ready to take on a rewarding engineering role within a global business that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, apply today.
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