Skilled Engineer

Company: Excel Recruitment
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Location: Ballymena
Job Description:

Skilled Engineer

Excel Recruitment are seeking a Skilled Engineer on behalf of their client based in Ballymena.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment, carrying out maintenance, repairs and improvements to plant, machinery and site services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, with an electrical lead.
  • Complete repairs, installations, modifications, upgrades and refurbishment of plant and equipment.
  • Support continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve efficiency, productivity and product quality.
  • Use the CMMS effectively and maintain engineering drawings where required.
  • Obtain and sign out Permits to Work and follow isolation and lock-off procedures.
  • Complete statutory checks and support audit requirements.
  • Work closely with production and engineering teams.
  • Ensure all work meets required engineering, quality, safety, hygiene and food safety standards.
  • Support environmental and sustainability requirements and undertake relevant training.

Requirements

  • Engineering City & Guilds/ONC, NVQ Level 3, or an engineering apprenticeship with relevant practical experience.
  • 17th Edition Wiring Regulations – Electrical.
  • At least 2 years’ experience as a skilled engineering craftsperson or technician.
  • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Permit to Work and Isolation & Lock Off procedures.

Hours

Weekly rotating shifts:

  • 04:00 – 12:30
  • 12:00 – 20:30

Overtime paid at x1.5 or x2 on a Sunday.

.Benefits

  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Overtime at up to twice the hourly rate
  • Free car parking.
  • Pension benefits, including standard and enhanced contribution schemes.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
  • Share and savings benefits, including Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan.
  • Holiday Purchase and Cycle to Work schemes.
  • Employee rewards, including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
  • Discount Shopping App.
  • Salary Finance with access to discounted loans and related services.
  • Refer A Friend Scheme and Christmas Vouchers.

If you have the engineering experience we’re looking for, or you are a skilled engineer ready for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV below or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment.

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Skills:Engineer Multi-Skilled Engineer Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Technician Engineering Technician

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Posted: September 4th, 2026