Maintenance Engineer

Be part of something big

We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be, without being bound by the way it has always been done. This kind of innovative thinking has led Finnebrogue to multiple awards, nationwide acclaim and has established us as a leading food producer. In 2024, we were recognised as the UK’s Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. With four sites in Downpatrick, County Down, our business continues to grow rapidly, with turnover growing from £50M to £200M in the past 6 years. Join us at Finnebrogue, where innovation meets excellence, and every team member is valued and empowered to grow.

Job Purpose

Maintenance Engineer | Multi-skilled

As a maintenance Engineer you will be an essential member in keeping production running in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Site Maintenance Manager and be part of a team operating a continental shift pattern. You will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and maximising machine efficiencies. This will be a reactive and a proactive maintenance role, working to and carrying out the monthly PPM work. As a maintenance engineer, you will also be responsible for the installation of new plant and machinery. You will have experience working within planned and preventative maintenance schedules. We offer an amazing on the job-training plan so the successful candidate will be in line to broaden their skills considerably.

Hours of work

Continental Shift pattern

What it takes

The successful candidate will be qualified to at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent with a recognised engineering apprenticeship or training programme. The successful candidate will have relevant industry experience with exposure to fast paced production and have the ability to carry out electrical and mechanical PLC’s, fault diagnosis and repairs.

Benefits

Working within one of our state of the art premises you will enjoy a range of benefits including the ability to relax during your break in a restaurant standard canteen with all meals subsidised. We even offer free breakfast and lunch options. You will enjoy free onsite car parking and electric charging points. You will be entitled to free products weekly (Up to 5 free products per person) through our award winning “Shack Initiative.” We have a packed calendar of wellbeing, social and sport events.

After you have settled into the Finnebrogue family your perks will only increase including a Healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme, new electric car scheme and we will not forget the days that are important to you, you will receive your birthday as a holiday day! Our list of benefits continue to grow and you don’t have to just take our word for it. We have been awarded Irish News and Grocer Gold Employer of the Year as testimony to the exciting culture and benefits we offer.