At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance manufacturing efficiency and reliability in a high-volume food production environment.
- Company: Join a well-known household name in Northern Ireland and the UK.
- Benefits: Earn up to £52,000, enjoy 25 days leave, and great employee perks.
- Other info: Monday to Friday role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Electrical Engineering apprenticeship and 3 years of experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 41000 £ per year.
Your New Company
Our client is a household name across NI and the UK and the Belfast site forms part of a larger group of sites throughout the rest of the UK.
Your New Role
Working as a Continuous Improvement / Reliability Engineer you are responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing the site manufacturing equipment and site services to ensure maximum operational efficiency, safety and reliability. This role combines hands-on electrical engineering support with leadership of continuous improvement (CI), preventative maintenance strategies and engineering projects across a high-volume food production environment. You will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving asset reliability, driving engineering standards and supporting operational performance. You will also facilitate knowledge transfer to both maintenance and operations staff by training and coaching.
Whilst working your core duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in accordance with Legal & Company Standards
- Compile Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures
- Statutory checks, audits of toolboxes, priority risk areas and jobs
- Manage Contractors
- Carry out Priority Risk Audits
- Participate and lead improvement activities with teams
- Liaise with Shift teams to understand recent failure modes on plant
- Absence cover for managers
What You'll Need To Succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and qualifications:
- Recognised Engineering apprenticeship - Level 3 Electrical
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a skilled engineer
- 18th IET Wiring Regulations
- A dual Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship would be desirable
- Problem-solving and fault diagnosis
- Experience with PLCs
What You'll Get In Return
This role offers a comprehensive salary of £50000 - £52000 (DoE) for working an attractive Monday - Friday pattern on days (07:00 - 16:00). The benefits package is well-rounded, consisting of 25 days leave plus 8 Bank Hols, on-site parking, pension - matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice, Cycle to work scheme, company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos.
What You Need To Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Continuous Improvement / Reliability Engineer - Belfast - Days employer: HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Our client is a leading employer in Northern Ireland, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous leave, matched pension contributions, and access to a wide range of discounts. The supportive culture fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to grow their careers in a high-volume food production setting.
Contact Details:
HAYS Specialist Recruitment Recruitment Team
