Die Maintenance Technician

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 450467
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 28/10/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £33000 - £43000 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Engineering
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Die Maintenance Technician

Great Salary + Premium
Location: Carrickfergus
Job Type: Permanent


We are currently recruiting for a Die Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Carrickfergus. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a mechanical maintenance, tooling, toolroom, or fitting background to secure a well-paid position with excellent shift premiums and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, strip, inspect and rebuild die-casting tools
  • Diagnose and repair tooling faults and production breakdowns
  • Carry out die modifications and component replacements
  • Perform TIG and stick welding repairs
  • Work from engineering drawings to fine tolerances
  • Complete maintenance records and inspection documentation
  • Support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance
  • Experience in mechanical maintenance, tooling, toolroom, fitting, or die maintenance
  • TIG and/or stick welding experience
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Willingness to work shift patterns

Shift Premiums

  • 24/6 & 24/7 Rotating Shifts: +36%
  • 3 Shift Rotation: +22%

Benefits

  • Well-paid permanent opportunity
  • Attractive shift premiums
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Additional holidays and holiday purchase scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

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