Maintenance Technician

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in pharmaceuticals seeks a Maintenance Technician in Belfast. This role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery in a fast-paced environment. Applicants need to have completed an apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical disciplines, along with relevant qualifications. The position offers a lucrative salary, generous holiday, and strong pension contributions. Suitable candidates must be flexible to work shifts and must not have penicillin allergies due to site-specific requirements.

Benefits

Lucrative salary

32 days' holiday

Generous employer pension contributions

Life assurance

Free car parking

Employee Recognition scheme

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in an electrical or mechanical discipline within manufacturing.
• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault-finding and planned maintenance.
• Flexibility to work a range of continental day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and support electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently.
• Carry out routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, including Permit to Work systems.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Health & Safety compliance

Education

BTEC ONC qualification in engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

MCS Group is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for a Global Leader in Pharmaceuticals. This key role is in a fast‑paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where you will perform preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to production machinery, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation.

Benefits

• Lucrative salary
• 32 days' holiday
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Company Sick Pay

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and support electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently and effectively.
• Carry out routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures, including Permit to Work systems.
• Participate in required training to maintain and develop technical competence.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in an electrical or mechanical discipline within manufacturing.
• BTEC ONC qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault‑finding and planned maintenance.
• Flexibility to work a range of continental day and night shifts.
• Applicants with penicillin allergies cannot be considered (position based at a site where penicillin is produced and handled).

Contact

Kathy Donaghey, Senior Specialist Consultant, MCS Group

028 96935521

Equality & Accessibility Statement

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.