Job description
Location: Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Salary: £16.12 per hour, increasing to £17.16 per hour + Bonus
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Working Hours: Rotating Shifts
Job Overview
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting a Maintenance Technician on behalf of Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, based at its manufacturing facility in Derry/Londonderry.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician or Electrical Maintenance Technician seeking a permanent position within a busy manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently while minimising production downtime.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive pay, increasing to £17.16 per hour
- Additional earnings through a bonus scheme
- 35 days' holiday
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Opportunity to develop technical skills within a global manufacturing organisation
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
- Respond promptly to machinery breakdowns, minimising production downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring faults and implement effective solutions.
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machinery performance and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs and calibration documentation.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and specialist contractors when required.
- Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S workplace improvement initiatives.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and maintain technical documentation.
- Assist with operator training, including daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, including PUWER and LOLER.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to equipment maintenance.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons and nights.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
- Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S principles.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of PUWER and LOLER regulations.
- Previous experience liaising with equipment manufacturers and external maintenance contractors.
Apply Today
Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch.
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