Shift Maintenance Technician

Shift Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Plant & Material Handling Equipment
Location: Belfast region
Salary: £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160) + Overtime + Benefits

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a world-leading engineering company at the forefront of sustainable technology? This is your opportunity to work on advanced equipment, gain access to industry-leading training, and play a key part in keeping vital supply chains moving.

The Role:
You’ll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing a range of heavy plant and material handling equipment across a busy terminal site. The role involves working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing diagnostics, and ensuring equipment operates at peak performance. This is a site-based position following a fixed three-week shift pattern.

What’s on Offer:

• £38,528 basic + £9,632 shift allowance (Total £48,160)

• Overtime paid at time and a half

• 40-hour working week with structured shift pattern

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays + long service leave

• Option to buy additional holiday days

• Pension, life assurance, and retail savings/discounts

• Excellent manufacturer-led training and career development

• Full technical and R&D support from a global engineering organisation

About You:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

• Proven experience in maintenance, repair, and diagnostics of heavy plant, forklifts, cranes, or similar equipment

• Skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and CANBUS systems

• Confident in reading wiring diagrams and carrying out fault-finding tasks

• Based within one hour of Belfast Container Terminal

• Comfortable working at height and in a fast-paced, shift-based environment

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding engineering role within a global business that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, apply today.

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