Contact Paul McCay | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected]
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Coleraine - Permanent
A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Coleraine area is recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering Department. This role offers a competitive salary, attractive working pattern, and career development within a regulated, science-driven environment.
In this role you will report to the Engineering and EHS Manager and be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment through hands-on maintenance, inspections, installations, and contractor supervision across plant, process, and utility systems.
About the role:
- £35,000 – £38,000 + 8% bonus
- 4-day week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
- 10-hour day shifts
- Permanent, Full Time
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and conduct routine maintenance and inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Respond swiftly to breakdowns, including out-of-hours support where necessary.
- Ensure uptime by keeping equipment in optimal condition.
- Install mechanical and electrical components across plant and utilities.
- Recommend replacements or upgrades for outdated or faulty systems.
- Maintain accurate and current site drawings and documentation.
- Support energy audits and recommend energy-saving opportunities.
- Supervise new installations and project works on-site.
- Manage contractors on-site, including issuing work permits.
- Support the wider engineering team and contribute to department goals.
- Participate in risk assessments, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with site GMP, safety, and environmental standards.
Criteria
- Fully qualified in Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND / Apprenticeship).
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starting attitude.
- Industrial electrical maintenance experience.
- Understanding of EH&S principles and compliance.
- Computer literacy.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Paul on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.