Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Ballymena

Salary: £40K-£50K
Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading manufacturing organisation on the appointment of a Maintenance Technician in Ballymena .
Working as part of the Maintenance team, you will be responsible for keeping a wide range of plant, machinery and site equipment operating safely and efficiently. This is a hands‑on role covering mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems within a busy manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position with a well-established Northern Ireland manufacturer.

In your new role:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production plant and equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and complete reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Maintain automated batching plant, mould equipment and production machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
• Carry out general maintenance across site equipment and installations
• Maintain and repair forklifts, HGVs, vans and other site vehicles
• Complete maintenance, quality and Health & Safety records accurately
• Provide feedback to Maintenance Supervisors on breakdowns, repairs and PPM requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance activities, equipment reliability and working practices
• Assist with operator training where required
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Report any Health & Safety or quality issues promptly
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the maintenance and production areas

What you will need to succeed:

• Engineering qualification in Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Fitting or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience
• Relevant electrical qualification
• Proven experience working with industrial electrical equipment
• Strong understanding of mechanical plant and machinery
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider maintenance team
• Flexible approach to overtime and wider business requirements

What's on offer:

• Monday-Friday, 40-hour working week
• 30 days' annual leave including statutory holidays
• Company performance-related pay scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Opportunities to develop your skills within an established manufacturing business

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