Maintenance Engineer- Electrical

Maintenance Team Leader – Dungannon - Food Manufacturing We are working with an established food manufacturing business in Dungannon to recruit an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to join their engineering function. This is a hands-on leadership role within a busy production environment, ideal for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who is ready to take the next step, or an existing Team Leader looking for a new opportunity. The role will have an approximate 70% electrical / 30% mechanical bias, with responsibility for leading the maintenance team while remaining hands-on with fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance. The Role: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of the maintenance team, ensuring equipment is maintained safely and effectively and that production downtime is kept to a minimum. You will act as a key link between the Engineering and Production teams, providing technical support and ensuring maintenance activities are prioritised and completed efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the maintenance team on a day-to-day basis. Allocate maintenance tasks and respond to breakdowns according to production priorities. Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance support. Carry out electrical fault-finding, with the role having a strong 70% electrical focus . Diagnose faults involving motors, sensors, contactors, relays, control circuits and electrical panels. Carry out basic PLC fault-finding and diagnostics. Support the maintenance of automated production and packaging machinery. Undertake mechanical maintenance, including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps and other components. Ensure planned preventative maintenance is completed effectively and on schedule. Act as the first point of escalation for complex breakdowns and technical issues. Identify recurring equipment faults and support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. Liaise closely with Production Team Leaders and Managers to minimise downtime. Monitor maintenance standards and ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard. Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure relevant documentation is completed. Support the Maintenance Manager with engineering projects, machinery upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. Coach and develop less experienced members of the maintenance team. Ensure all engineering activities comply with company health & safety procedures. The Person: We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Team Leader with a strong electrical background and the ability to lead a small engineering team. You will ideally have: A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability. Good mechanical maintenance knowledge. Experience working with motors, sensors, control panels, contactors and electrical systems. Experience with PLC fault-finding and automated machinery. The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics. Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading other engineers. A calm and structured approach to breakdown situations. Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with Production. A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. A strong understanding of health & safety within an industrial environment. Desirable: Previous experience in food manufacturing. Experience with high-speed production or packaging machinery. 18th Edition Electrical Regulations. Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience using a CMMS or planned maintenance system. Experience carrying out root-cause analysis and reliability improvements. The Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to progress into leadership, or an existing Maintenance Team Leader seeking a hands-on role within an established food manufacturing business. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in leading the engineering team, improving plant reliability and supporting the smooth running of a busy production operation.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15