Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Derry/LondonderryPermanentPosted Oct 12, 2026

Job description

Contact Cara Barnes | 028 7032 6600 | [email protected] Mechanical Maintenance Technician

  • Permanent | Derry / Londonderry Riada Resourcing is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on behalf of a leading manufacturing employer based in the Derry City area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering team with strong opportunities for training, development and career progression. Apply today to find out more.

Benefits

£Negotiable salary Excellent opportunities for career progression. Private healthcare. Generous pension options. Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates. Enhanced annual leave entitlement. Cycle to Work Scheme. Life assurance. Employee wellbeing and reward programmes. The Role: As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining production equipment and supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and equipment overhauls across a busy production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and equipment. Respond to breakdowns and equipment failures, identifying root causes and restoring production safely. Diagnose mechanical faults using appropriate inspection and testing techniques. Maintain and repair production machinery including pumps, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, shafts, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Complete machinery strip-downs, repairs, overhauls and reassembly. Replace and tension belts, chains, couplings and drive components. Carry out bearing replacement, alignment and lubrication activities. Support planned shutdowns and major maintenance projects. Criteria: Completed a Modern Engineering Apprenticeship or possess 5+ years' relevant mechanical maintenance experience.

Experience working within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of safe systems of work. Ability to read and interpret technical documentation. Proven fault-finding and troubleshooting skills. Good communication and planning skills. Flexibility to provide call-out support when required. Apply online, email your CV to [email protected] or give Cara a call on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

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