Engineer - Night Shift

Westfalia Fruit; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Additional annual leave day on your birthday

Company pension plan

Medicash plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A respected fruit logistics company is looking for an Engineer to support their preventative maintenance strategy in Bourne, Lincolnshire. This role involves adhering to maintenance schedules, ensuring continuous operation, and contributing to safety audits. Applicants should have prior maintenance exposure, willingness to work night shifts, and access to transport. Benefits include 20 days of holiday, on-site parking, and a company pension plan. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to similar maintenance position is essential.
• Willingness to work night shifts.
• Ability to drive and access to own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support preventative maintenance strategy and schedules.
• Contribute to maintenance trends for improvements.
• Participate in facility audits for safety and compliance.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship or entry-level role

Job description

Role Summary

As an Engineer at Westfalia Fruit, you will play a vital role in supporting our preventative maintenance strategy, ensuring the seamless operation of our facility with health & safety at the forefront of everything you do. Your responsibilities include working to maintenance schedules, delivering against set KPIs and adhering to our rapid response protocols.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to our other sites in Spalding may be required.

Working Conditions

There will be some physical demands within this role and it will involve manual handling. Duties will include lifting heavy boxes, working with automated machinery and assisting with deliveries in the packhouse.

Shift Pattern

12‑hour shifts, starting at 6 pm and working through until 6 am (4 days on, 4 days off).

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Support the wider team with the preventative maintenance strategy, following maintenance schedules and documentation.
• Working collaboratively to enhance preventative measures across our sites.
• Under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisors, adhere to the rapid response protocols.
• Contribute insights to maintenance trends for process improvements.
• Share knowledge across the teams for continuous learning.
• Ensure the continuity of a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Support the Engineering Manager/Supervisors with new system implementations.
• Participate in the integration of new systems, testing and validation processes.
• Participate in regular facility audits for safety and compliance.
• Ad‑hoc tasks and duties to ensure the maintenance of the facility.

Requirements

Essential Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Previous exposure to a similar maintenance position (apprenticeship or entry level role).
• Willingness to work the night shift as advertised.
• Ability to drive and have access to own transportation.

Desirable Experience, Qualifications & Skills

• Qualifications within electrical, plumbing, mechanical or refrigeration would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in an agile environment.
• Attention to detail and high standards of finish to all work carried out.
• Willingness to pick up new skills and training quickly and to a high standard.
• Team player with good relationship building skills.
• Dependable and self‑motivated.
• Efficient and pro‑active in day‑to‑day work.

Benefits

• 20 days holiday
• Free on‑site parking
• Additional annual leave day on your birthday
• Company pension plan
• Medicash plan
• Life insurance

Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom