Engineering Maintenance Manager

Greencore Group plc; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance 4x salary

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Employee discount platform

Wellbeing centre

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Greencore Group plc is seeking a senior asset management professional to develop and implement strategies across our Bourne site, focusing on reliability, performance, and value. You will analyse asset condition, plan interventions, and build robust business cases for capital investment to support safe, efficient production.

You will lead data‑driven decision making, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices while deputising for the Engineering

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proven ability to drive asset reliability and performance in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into practical, value‑adding actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Prioritise asset investment using whole life cost, cost-benefit, and multi‑criteria analysis.
• Build robust business cases to support capital investment and asset planning decisions.
• Investigate asset failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain maintenance cost plans, forecasts, and value engineering improvements.
• Support supplier selection, set performance objectives, and monitor delivery.
• Contribute to audits and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

PLCs

Sensors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Asset reliability

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Develop and implement asset management strategies aligned to business objectives Analyse asset condition, age, performance, failures, and compliance data to inform decision‑making Identify and deliver appropriate asset interventions, including maintenance, refurbishment, replacement, or operational changes Prioritise asset investment using whole life cost, cost-benefit, and multi‑criteria analysis Build robust business cases to support capital investment and asset planning decisions Investigate asset failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence Maintain maintenance cost plans, forecasts, and value engineering improvements Develop contingency plans to mitigate asset or service failures Support supplier selection, set performance objectives, and monitor delivery Carry out technical performance reviews and ensure engineering documentation remains current Manage the effectiveness and availability of maintenance tools and equipment Contribute to internal and external audits and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

Strong technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, sensors, hydraulics, and pneumatics Proven ability to drive asset reliability and performance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment Confident in using maintenance and asset management systems to control risk, cost, and performance Skilled in analysing data and translating insight into practical, value‑adding actions Natural problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset Ability to coach and support teams in reliability and condition‑based maintenance approaches Strong planning and organisational skills to manage priorities effectively Clear and confident communicator, able to influence and collaborate across functions Engineering qualifications and commercial awareness would be advantageous

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.

This role is based in Bourne at a site specialising in the preparation of fruit, leafy salads, and stir‑fry mixes. The site employs over 1,200 people and is conveniently located just 16 miles from Peterborough and 12 miles from Spalding.

What you’ll be doing

In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of driving performance, reliability, and innovation across our production operations. As the custodian of our key assets, you’ll shape how we optimise equipment, processes, and investment to deliver world‑class results. You’ll lead the strategy behind asset performance, using data, insight, and collaboration to ensure production runs efficiently, sustainably, and safely. This is a high‑impact role with real influence over major decisions, asset strategies, and long‑term business resilience,

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

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• 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.