Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Belfast £46,000 rising to £51,500 + benefits Monday to Friday - Day Shift (8:00am - 5:00pm) We are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing employer at their state-of-the-art Belfast facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent days-based role with a highly regarded business offering strong earning potential, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of production equipment through a combination of planned, preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities include

Carrying out preventative and breakdown maintenance on a range of production machinery and plant equipment Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults to minimise downtime and maintain production output Maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems Supporting continuous improvement projects and equipment upgrades Assisting with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Ensuring all maintenance work is completed in compliance with health, safety, and quality standards Working closely with production teams to maximise plant performance and reliability Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation

What We're Looking For

Time-served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification. Previous experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or Maintenance Fitter role within manufacturing, FMCG, food, drink, packaging, or similar industries.

Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills. Experience working with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. A proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

Knowledge of electrical maintenance would be advantageous but is not essential. What's On Offer Salary of £46,000 rising to £51,500 Monday to Friday day shift pattern Excellent benefits package Secure role with a leading employer Ongoing training and development opportunities Modern manufacturing environment with significant investment Full job specification available upon application.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, or you're considering a move within the engineering sector, get in touch for a confidential discussion. Paddy Steele Recruitment Team Lead - Engineering & Manufacturing Black Fox Solutions Ltd.

Skills

Maintenance Mechanical Fitter

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