Engineering Operatives
Riada Resourcing
Phone Number: 02870326600Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Operative to join a leading manufacturing company in Ballymena, carrying out technical and operational duties to support efficient production and maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality. About the role: Dayshifts and nightshifts and weekend availability Shift times: 7am-7pm & 7pm to 7am Company pension scheme Permanent role
Responsibilities
- Actively support and assist Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with all operational functions including, breakdowns, machine cover, problem solving, data collection and where appropriate routine machine running during absences/holidays.
- Set up equipment and complete changeovers as directed by Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer or Shift Lead in a timely and accurate manner and vigilantly monitor machine operation for signs of impending problems, addressing any problems promptly.
- Perform duties to the highest standard adhering to standard operating procedures in a safe and efficient manner to maximise production and achieve targets.
- Promote accident prevention on your line by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards.
- Responsible for machine operation during periods of absence / illness and / or production requirements.
- Actively investigate faults ensuring root cause is determined and follow up on actions to sustain improvements. In the event of routine/standard breakdowns across the production lines or non-standard faults escalate to shift lead.
- Conduct basic routine maintenance of equipment (i.e., PM’s) where required and ensure that procedures are followed accurately and that all necessary paperwork is completed.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Experience in an operational role within a manufacturing industry working towards regulatory and customer standards.
- Previous experience in mechanical breakdowns.
- Ability to complete basic maintenance and replace mechanical parts.
- Ability to set up and adjust key line side equipment ensuring highest standards of quality.
- Communication skills
- The ability to be proactive and work independently when neeeded.
- Vacancy ID
- 1785706
- Job ref.
- 37237
- Job Sector
- Engineering
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Ballymena
- Salary
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
- No. vacancies
- 2
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 42
- Published date
- 10/09/2026
- Closing date
- 10/10/2026
- Worktime
- See job description