Job Description
Maintenance Engineer - FMCG (Night Shifts)
📍 Location: Newry
🕒 Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
💷 Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
💼 Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established manufacturer in the Newry area is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
The Role:
1. Provide both reactive and planned maintenance support to production operations
2. Minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency across all equipment and lines
3. Conduct fault-finding, repairs, and improvements across electrical and mechanical systems
4. Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager and wider team to maintain safety, compliance, and productivity
5. Manage engineering consumables and spares inventory effectively
6. Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives to drive performance and cost-efficiency
What We're Looking For:
7. Minimum of 3 years' experience in an FMCG or chilled production environment
8. HNC qualified (or above) in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical)
9. Time-served apprenticeship with solid hands-on experience
10. Familiarity with preventative maintenance software systems
11. Ability to work proactively, safely, and efficiently in a fast-paced setting
12. Experience working with contractors and meeting compliance standards
What's On Offer:
13. Competitive salary of £37,000 - £40,000
14. Unique 4-day working pattern (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
15. Long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking and supportive employer
16. Exposure to ongoing automation and continuous improvement projects