Maintenance Engineer in Newtownards

At Mash Direct, our aim is simple: to bring the taste of great food, rooted in six generations of farming, to every table, nurturing a stronger connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from. We are here to be a trusted source of freshly prepared vegetable side dishes, honouring our heritage while growing responsibly for future generations. How we do that matters. We work collaboratively, act with purpose, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver. We also believe in looking after our people. We are building a culture where everyone's voice is heard, good leadership is developed, and learning and growth are part of everyday work. Supporting each other and sharing knowledge is just as important as producing great food. If you care about good food, honest work, and being part of a supportive team that does things properly, Mash Direct is a place where you'll belong.

It will be your responsibility to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our production equipment through effective maintenance support. This role will focus on rapid response to breakdowns, accurate fault-finding, and completion of planned maintenance to minimise downtime. Beyond the tools and troubleshooting, this role is about taking pride in keeping the line running smoothly so our food is ready for its place on every table.

Your role will include:

• Liaising with production managers and shift supervisors to determine day-to-day maintenance and production priorities
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across plant equipment, keeping up-to-date maintenance records of all daily activities
• Playing a key role in developing and implementing a continuous improvement program & culture
• Performing daily in-depth fault finding, Root Cause Analyses, diagnosis and breakdown repairs
• Complying with Company and Government legislation regarding Health & Safety and ensuring H&S standards are maintained to the highest standards
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on plant control systems
• Investigating the nature of plant failures and subsequently carrying out repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid loss of plant production
• Installing, modifying and commissioning new plant equipment to high standards
• Ensuring, as part of the engineering team, that a safe, clean and tidy working environment is maintained
• Providing specialist technical advice where appropriate
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to co-operate and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of people, both internal and external

Working hours: You'll work five days across Monday to Saturday, as part of a 45-hour working week.

What we offer:

• Secure, permanent employment
• Supportive working environment
• Training & Development through our Growth Academy
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discounts on all Mash Direct products
• Cycle to Work scheme

You’ll be joining a culturally diverse workforce where people look out for each other and take real pride in what they produce.

What we're looking for:

• Relevant City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ qualification
• Experience in FMCG environments preferably food
• Skilled experience in fault finding and repair
• Reliable with good time management
• Creative thinking skills and techniques to engineering/maintenance issues
• Excellent communicator, strong analytical, oral/written communication

If you want to be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork and doing things the right way, we'd love to hear from you. Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.