Dayshift Maintenance Technician

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Dayshift Maintenance Technician

Our client is seeking a Dayshift Maintenance Technician to support a multi-disciplinary maintenance team in an automated manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, help maintain plant and equipment to high standards, and work with colleagues across the site to minimise downtime and support efficient operations. The role offers a varied mix of planned maintenance, breakdown investigation and contractor management, alongside the opportunity to contribute to day-to-day decisions affecting site performance.

Based onsite in Newry, this is a permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday on dayshift. The onsite pattern offers regular collaboration with maintenance colleagues and other departments, as well as direct engagement with site equipment and contractors.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

  • Salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per year.

  • Permanent, full-time dayshift role, Monday to Friday, based onsite in Newry.

  • Lead maintenance activities that support equipment reliability and efficient manufacturing operations.

  • The Role:

    * Provide technical leadership to the maintenance team and help minimise equipment downtime.* Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes and implement corrective or contingency actions.* Own planned maintenance schedules and keep relevant procedures and records up to date.* Coordinate contractors and support compliance with regulatory, audit, health, safety and environmental requirements.

    The Person:

    * Relevant engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds, BTEC or a degree.* At least two years’ post-apprenticeship experience or one year’s post-graduate experience.* Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and report generation.* Must have the right to work in the UK without employer visa sponsorship.

    The Rewards:

    * £40,000 to £45,000 per year.* Permanent, full-time employment, working Monday to Friday on dayshift.* Benefits include enhanced annual leave, company pension, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, company sick pay, employee assistance programme, wellbeing initiatives, free onsite parking and subsidised canteen facilities.* Career development opportunities and employee recognition scheme.

    Next Steps

    For further information, and to apply for this Dayshift Maintenance Technician role, please contact Matthew Bell. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.

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    Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise.

    Skills:maintenance engineer technician

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    Posted: October 20th, 2026