Reed Recruitment are delighted to be working with a global manufacturer based in Craigavon, recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the region.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Craigavon

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Electrical Engineer: £17.66 per hour
• Multi-skilled Engineer: £18.49 per hour

Shift Allowance: 18.5% for working rotating day/evening shifts

Overtime opportunities and excellent benefits package

Hours of Work

Week 1: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:00-13:00

Week 2: Monday-Thursday 16:00-00:00, Friday 16:00-20:00

(Two-shift rotation, with occasional night call-outs as required)

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Enhanced holiday pay options
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent working environment with strong health & safety culture

Role Purpose

To provide day-to-day electrical maintenance of all machinery, services, and facilities within Operations, and deliver technical support and proactive solutions to engineering/manufacturing challenges to ensure production capability is maintained and maximised.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical maintenance cover for production, ensuring breakdowns are resolved promptly and downtime is minimised.
• Use CMMS (McMain) to record and close all maintenance activities.
• Complete reactive and planned maintenance tasks efficiently.
• Support project work from installation through commissioning.
• Offer technical support to engineering, operations, and external contractors.
• Contribute to monthly team meetings driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Scope of Role

• Maintain major equipment: 12 high-speed tufting machines, 1 shearing line, and ancillary equipment.
• Support production of approx. 80,000 metres of carpet weekly.
• Maintain site services (HVAC, power, fire sprinklers, air compressors).
• Participate in audits, surveys, and 5S housekeeping initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship.
• ONC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, 3-phase electrics, variable speed drives, servo systems.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and fault diagnosis.
• Basic IT knowledge.

Desirable

• HNC/BTEC or Multi-skilled NVQ Level 3.
• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge.
• High-speed tufting machine experience.
• IET 17th/18th Edition certification.
• PLC programming experience.

Competency Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with proactive approach.
• Flexible, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development.

?? Apply today through Reed Recruitment and join a world-class manufacturing team! or you can call the office and speak to Donna