Junior Maintenance Technician at VANRATH

Position Junior Maintenance Technician
Posted 11 Jul 2026
Expired 10 Aug 2026
Company VANRATH
Location Ballymena | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Junior Maintenance Technician
Ballymena | £42,000 (Including Shift Premium) | Permanent
Are you looking to develop your career in maintenance engineering?
We're recruiting for a Junior Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Ballymena. Working alongside experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers, you'll receive full training while developing your mechanical and electrical maintenance skills in a modern production environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some manufacturing or mechanical experience who is looking to build a long-term career in engineering.
The Role
As a Junior Maintenance Technician, you'll support the engineering team with planned maintenance, machine set-ups, breakdown response and continuous improvement activities, helping to keep production running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Support the engineering team with mechanical breakdowns and repairs
  • Carry out machine changeovers and production line set-ups
  • Monitor machinery and report potential issues before they become breakdowns
  • Complete basic maintenance tasks and replace mechanical components
  • Assist with fault finding and root cause investigations
  • Support continuous improvement and maintenance projects
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with food safety standards

About You
We're keen to speak to candidates from backgrounds such as:

  • Junior Maintenance Technician
  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Production Technician
  • Machine Setter
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Time-served Mechanical Apprentice
  • Engineers looking to move into maintenance

Essential

  • Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Basic mechanical maintenance or machine setup experience
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Time-served apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Exposure to planned preventative maintenance

What's On Offer?

  • Salary up to £42,000 including shift premium
  • Full training and career development
  • Opportunity to progress into a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer role
  • Company pension
  • Health cashback plan
  • Death in service benefit
  • Home and car insurance discounts
  • Additional annual leave with service
  • Employee engagement events
  • Uniform provided
  • Free on-site parking

Working Pattern:
12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekends.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their maintenance engineering career who wants to learn from experienced engineers and develop within a successful manufacturing business.
If this is of interest apply now or reach out to
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Skills:
JUNIOR ENGINEER MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION


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Job Info:

  • Company: VANRATH
  • Position: Junior Maintenance Technician
  • Work Location: Ballymena
  • Country: GB

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