Maintenance Engineer

The Green House Growers; Chittering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Medical cash plan

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Group Life

Retail and leisure discounts

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

Job summary

The Green House Growers on the Ely site is seeking a skilled engineer to deliver reactive and preventative maintenance across mechanical and low-voltage electrical systems, under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

This role requires weekend work and a hands-on approach, with a focus on prioritising repairs, following scheduled plans, and contributing to continuous improvements to reduce downtime and keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and safety equipment.
• Qualifications in mechanical or electrical disciplines preferred.
• Strong time management and task prioritisation.
• Pro-active attitude with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and safe repairs to machine malfunctions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plans and time schedules.
• Walk-rounds to identify issues and schedule remediation.
• Communicate with site staff for after-hours maintenance.
• Adhere to business processes and compliance requirements.
• Understand machinery functions and raise training needs.
• Own the maintenance schedule and plan workload.
• Monitor stocks and cleanliness of workshop areas.
• Support colleagues with maintenance tasks.
• Identify efficiency improvements to reduce costs.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Time management

Proactive

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical qualifications

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Description

To deliver effective reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the site and equipment requirements. This will be in both mechanical and low-voltage electrical disciplines, working under supervision from the Maintenance Manager and assisting in complex tasks as required.

Weekend work will be required and we are happy to discuss shift patterns. If you feel you could be a great fit for the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Deadline

14 August 2026

Department

Engineering

Location

Ely

Compensation

£40,000 - £43,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure timely and safe repairs to malfunctions of machines and devices.
• To complete preventative maintenance and troubleshoot problems with equipment and machinery.
• To ensure efficient maintenance of all machinery following correct time schedules as set out by the scheduled works.
• To have a hands-on approach to engineering, completing frequent walk-rounds, identifying issues and scheduling remediation works.
• To act proactively on information from site staff both within and out of hours to maintain business continuity.
• To work according to the established business processes and addressing employees on correct compliance or execution of these processes.
• To have and ensure awareness of the function of all machinery for operators, to identify gaps where training may be required.
• To take ownership of the agreed maintenance schedule, prioritising the workload, planning, and communicating this with your colleagues.
• To assist in the monitoring and documenting of any stocks, parts or consumables required/used and cleanliness of workshop and store areas.
• To support other employees performing maintenance related tasks.
• To identify and discuss areas where efficiencies and improvements can be made to working processes, in order to reduce costs and improve business efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Electrical qualification- highly desirable
• Knowledge of hand and power tools and other maintenance and safety equipment.
• Obtained or working towards recognised technical skills/qualifications to carry out the role in either mechanical or electrical (and preferably both) disciplines.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Pro-active approach to tasks and availability.
• Fabrication skills desirable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Approachable with good communication aptitude.
• Committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Group Life

  Retail and leisure discounts

• Pension contribution matched up to 5%