Maintenance Engineer

Greencore

Nantwich

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Competitive matched pension contributions

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Job summary

Greencore in Nantwich is seeking an engineer to maintain and optimise food processing and packaging equipment. Your role includes diagnosing faults, conducting maintenance, and improving efficiencies.

You will work on a rotating schedule of 4 on, 4 off, covering both days and nights. This permanent role offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and life insurance up to 4x salary.

Join Greencore for a rewarding career in a supportive team environment with an emphasis on improvement and safety.

Qualifications

Ability to complete IET Wiring Regs, Level 2 Food Safety, CMMS and contractor control training in year one.
Multiskilled capability with an electrical bias.
Experience in fault finding, maintenance planning, and working to SOPs.

Responsibilities

Prepare and carry out maintenance work on food and drink processing and packaging equipment.
Conduct planned and predictive maintenance to optimise performance.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation and pneumatic faults.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Level 2 Maths/English

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G/EAL NVQ 3/4 or OAL FDEM)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

In this busy and exciting role, you will use your engineering skills and problem‑solving abilities to maintain and optimise our processing and packaging equipment to keep our operations running safely, smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with operational colleagues, you’ll diagnose faults, complete repairs, support continuous improvement, and ensure our equipment delivers reliable, high-quality performance for our customers.

Location

Pizza and Bread Aston, Nantwich, CW5 8DL

Ways of Working

Site Based

Hours of Work

4 on 4 off rotating days and nights - 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

Competitive salary

Benefits

Company share save scheme
Competitive matched pension contributions
Life insurance up to 4x salary

Responsibilities

Prepare and carry out maintenance work on food and drink processing and packaging equipment
Conduct planned and predictive maintenance to optimise performance and prevent downtime
Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out corrective actions
Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, automation and pneumatic faults
Support operational teams with machinery changeovers, set‑ups and adjustments
Manufacture or repair component parts to maintain equipment reliability
Contribute to continuous improvement projects and technical performance reviews
Identify and implement engineering solutions to improve efficiency and profitability
Maintain accurate maintenance and engineering documentation
Ensure maintenance tools and equipment are available, safe and well maintained

Qualifications

Level 2 Maths/English and a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G/EAL NVQ 3/4 or OAL FDEM)
Ability to complete IET Wiring Regs, Level 2 Food Safety, CMMS and contractor control training in year one
Multiskilled capability with an electrical bias
Strong problem‑solving, communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of SHE procedures
Experience in fault finding, maintenance planning, IT systems and working to SOPs
Mechanical/electrical knowledge including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, PLCs and sensors
Understanding of asset performance and spare parts management
Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, FMCG experience, continuous improvement, condition‑based monitoring or reliability techniques

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