Maintenance Engineer

Lineage is the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, with a clear mission: to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Through cutting-edge technology, a vast logistics network, and a commitment to sustainability, we serve a broad customer base—from Fortune 500 corporations to local, family-owned businesses.

Are you looking to develop your engineering career with a global business? Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer or someone with a maintenance background looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

At Lineage, we're committed to developing our people and are happy to consider candidates from a wide range of maintenance environments and industries. If you have a recognised electrical qualification and a passion for problem-solving, we'll support you in building your skills and experience within our operation.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our site running smoothly by carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance on a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.

You'll work alongside an experienced maintenance team who will support your development while helping you gain exposure to a broad range of equipment and systems.

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  Responding to equipment breakdowns and faults, helping to identify and resolve issues safely and efficiently.

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  Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to improve equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

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  Working on a variety of site equipment, including conveyors, cranes, refrigeration systems, and plant utilities.

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  Supporting the maintenance and monitoring of our coldstore equipment to ensure operational performance.

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  Collaborating with colleagues across the operation to troubleshoot problems and keep the facility moving.

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  Contributing ideas to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance processes.

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  Recording maintenance activities and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

You'll spend some time working in our temperature-controlled environment at approximately -18°C, but we'll provide all the specialist PPE needed to keep you comfortable and safe.

There will also be occasions where you'll work at height using ladders and access equipment.

We're keen to hear from people who have a maintenance background and a willingness to learn, even if you don't meet every requirement below.

• A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, or equivalent).

• A genuine interest in maintenance engineering and fault finding.

• Good practical problem-solving skills.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new equipment and systems.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

• Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role.

• Experience of working within manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, food production, FMCG, facilities maintenance, automotive, distribution, or other maintenance environments.

• Mechanical maintenance knowledge.

• Experience with refrigeration, conveyors, cranes, automated systems, or mobile racking.

• Knowledge of health and safety practices within an operational environment.

• A competitive starting pay rate

• The opportunity to earn an additional day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week for length of service.

• Free onsite car park

• Social environment with a team who like to support each other to achieve goals, with recognition schemes and shared spaces to enjoy lunch and rest breaks together

• Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice

• Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union

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We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.