Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Company: Wallace Myers International
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join a well-established, high-performing manufacturing business based in South Down.

This role will play a key part in driving asset reliability, improving plant performance, and supporting a proactive maintenance culture. Working across a multi-disciplinary environment, you will focus on optimising equipment efficiency while ensuring compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive reliability and asset performance across site through effective maintenance strategies
  • Support and enhance planned maintenance and asset care programmes
  • Analyse equipment performance, identify root causes, and implement improvements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimise downtime and maximise uptime
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
  • Manage contractors and ensure work is delivered safely and effectively
  • Track and report on KPIs, driving measurable improvements in reliability

Criteria

  • Third-level qualification in an engineering or related discipline
  • Strong experience within maintenance/reliability in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability in problem solving, fault finding, and continuous improvement
  • Experience working across mechanical and/or electrical systems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across teams
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on performance and results

Reward

  • Competitive salary (£50,000) and benefits package which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension, healthcare plan, life assurance and much more.
  • Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing business
  • Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Supportive culture with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Skills:Multi-Skilled Engineering maintenance engineer Problem Solving

Benefits:Paid Holidays healthcare shift Pension Fund

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Posted: June 1st, 2026