Engineering Administrator

Greencore; Devizes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Greencore employee discounts

Job summary

Greencore Desserts Devizes is seeking an organised admin support professional to back an engineering team. You will streamline operations, manage documentation, support audits and maintain inventory records in a fast-paced site environment.

The role is permanent and site-based with standard hours Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00. Strong maths/English, IT proficiency and attention to detail are essential, with desirable qualifications in Business Admin, Engineering, Food Safety or IOSH Managing Safely.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in Maths and English.
• Proficient with IT systems and CMMS tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive planning, audits support and compliance awareness.
• Ability to navigate site procedures and regulations confidently.
• Desirable: Business Administration, Engineering, Food Safety or IOSH Managing Safely.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to reports on maintenance activities, performance, asset plans and regulator submissions.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation for maintenance work.
• Support administration of maintenance and operational team members.
• Collate information to support audits in the food & drink sector.
• Manage filing systems and confidential correspondence.
• Assist CMMS procurement processes and reconciliation tasks.
• Support logistics and procurement of parts for processing and packaging assets.
• Support supplier selection, set objectives, and measure performance.
• Administer meetings, schedule appointments and document discussions.
• Contribute to technical performance reviews with stakeholders.
• Maintain engineering inventory records.

Skills

Maths & English

IT systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Regulations

Education

Business Administration

Engineering

Food Safety

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Greencore Desserts Devizes, Hopton Industrial Estate, London Rd, Devizes, SN10 2EU

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Monday - Friday / 08:30 - 17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Devizes, Wiltshire, specialises in chilled desserts, including tarts, doughnuts, crumbles, pies, and pastries. The site employs over 580 people and is located close to Swindon, producing high-quality products at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

This fast-paced and rewarding role offers the opportunity to deliver high-level administrative support to our engineering team, playing a vital part in streamlining operations and driving project success.

Role Accountabilities:

• Contribute to reports on food and drink maintenance activities, internal performance, asset management plans, and submissions to regulators and certifying bodies
• Create and maintain engineering documentation for food and drink maintenance work
• Support administration of maintenance and operational team members in delivering engineering technical competence
• Collate information to support internal and external audits in the food and drink sector
• Manage filing systems and business correspondence, including handling confidential information
• Support the CMMS procurement process and follow up on reconciliation tasks
• Assist with logistics and procurement of component parts for food and drink processing and packaging assets
• Support the selection of external suppliers, set objectives, and measure supplier performance within the asset management framework
• Administer meetings, coordinate internal and external resources, schedule appointments, and document discussion content
• Contribute to technical performance reviews in collaboration with other functions and stakeholders
• Manage engineering inventory and maintain accurate records

What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundations in Maths and English
• Confidence using IT systems and CMMS tools
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Clear communication and ability to work effectively within a team
• Proactive approach to planning work, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance
• Ability to navigate regulations, policies, and site procedures confidently
• Qualifications in Business Administration, Engineering, Food Safety, or IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
• Experience in FMCG, project management, or continuous improvement (advantageous)

We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contribution
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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