Maintenance Engineer - Dungannon

United Feeds manufactures blended and compound feeds for dairy, beef, and sheep, with facilities in Belfast and Dungannon. As part of Dale Farm, the UKs largest farmer owned dairy cooperative, we provide innovative nutritional solutions and on farm advisory services to optimise livestock performance.

In addition to feed, we supply selected farm inputs including fertiliser, calf milk replacer, and forage inoculant direct to farms and merchants. As part of a small engineering team, you will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance and to optimise the performance of our highly automated feed mill.

Working closely with production colleagues you will ensure that equipment is properly set and maintained, monitoring performance, carrying out fault diagnosis and running adjustments/repairs as necessary in a fast-paced animal feed production environment.

Your job will include: Routine preventative maintenance Overhauling mechanical plant and machinery General building fabric repairs Maintaining and monitoring consumption of M&E utilities Providing support for the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.

Assisting with continuous process improvement projects To support and assist production when necessary to ensure the continuation of the production process. Adhere to all site H&S rules and encourage others to do the same.

Essential Criteria: Minimum 2 years recent and relevant mechnical or electrical engineering experience in a factory or manufacturing environment. This role will suit candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.

Demonstrate a strong electrical engineering knowledge and experience. Ability to work independently and act as the main contact for maintenance when management is absent. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

Experience or qualification in electrical engineering. This role operates a 40 hour week comprising of 5 x 8hour shifts. Shifts commence on Sunday night at 10:00pm and finish on Friday night at 10:00pm. Shift patterns include 6:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm & 10:00pm-6:00am (rotating weekly).

Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility at times around rotas and participate in a reasonable amount of overtime. All overtime is paid at a premium rate. Why Dale Farm? We have a lot to offer our employees, including: Salary depending on experience Learning and development opportunities to support your career 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Contributary company pension Life Assurance Employee Assistance Program We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values; Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability To learn more about the company and to apply for this position please visit No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please We are an Equal Opportunities employer

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