Maintenance Engineer (Dual Skilled)

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Dual Skilled)


Location: Portadown
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Hours: Day Shift (Monday - Friday)


Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical skills and a background in food or FMCG manufacturing? Our client, a well-established food manufacturer based in Portadown, is seeking a Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join their day shift team.


This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving plant performance in a fast-paced production environment, with a focus on planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance on a range of production equipment.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.
  • Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant machinery.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams to deliver maintenance schedules and continuous improvement projects.
  • Maintain all relevant documentation and ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.
  • Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.

What We're Looking For:

  • Time-served or Level 3 qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills; multi-skilled engineers with mechanical experience are welcome.
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (food industry experience is highly desirable).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of PLCs, conveyors, packaging lines, and refrigeration systems is advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
  • Permanent day shift - offering excellent work/life balance.
  • A secure and growing company with a strong reputation in the industry.
  • Opportunities for training, development, and progression.


Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Apply today and join a company where your expertise will be valued and your contribution makes a real impact.

If this role is of interest or you would like to discuss any other potential roles, feel free to reach out to Karl Yellop on 02890 330250 or karl.yellop@vanrath.com