Job Description
Maintenance Technicians – Ballymena – Permanent An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing company in Ballymena, carrying out technical and operational duties to support efficient production and maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality. About the role:
1. £30,000 - £37,000 per annum
2. Dayshifts and nightshifts and weekend availability
3. Shift times: 7am-7pm & 7pm to 7am
4. 42 hours a week on average
5. Company pension scheme
6. Permanent role
What you'll be doing in this role:
7. Actively support and assist Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with all operational functions including, breakdowns, machine cover, problem solving, data collection and where appropriate routine machine running during absences/holidays.
8. Set up equipment and complete changeovers as directed by Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer or Shift Lead in a timely and accurate manner and vigilantly monitor machine operation for signs of impending problems, addressing any problems promptly to minimise downtime.
9. Perform duties to the highest standard adhering to standard operating procedures in a safe and efficient manner to maximise production and achieve targets.
10. Promote accident prevention on your line by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards.
11. Responsible for machine operation during periods of absence / illness and / or production requirements.
12. Actively investigate faults ensuring root cause is determined and follow up on actions to sustain improvements. In the event of routine/standard breakdowns across the production lines. In the case of non-standard faults escalate to shift lead.
13. Conduct basic routine maintenance of equipment (i.e., PM’s) where required and ensure that procedures are followed accurately and that all necessary paperwork is completed.
What you'll need for this role:
14. Experience in an operational role within a manufacturing industry working towards regulatory and customer standards.
15. Previous experience in mechanical breakdowns.
16. Ability to complete basic maintenance and replace mechanical parts.
17. Ability to set up and adjust key line side equipment ensuring highest standards of quality.
18. Excellent communication skills and a proactive and can-do approach.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.