Maintenance Engineer

Lineage; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Additional annual leave

Free onsite car park

24/7 employee assistance

Preferential rates for loans and savings

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide reactive and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, experience in refrigeration, and fault-finding skills. You will work in a cold environment and ensure that all equipment runs smoothly. This position offers a competitive starting pay rate and additional benefits, including a supportive team environment and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in a maintenance role, ideally with refrigeration experience.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and health & safety legislation.
• Willingness to learn and improve your skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks to reduce downtime.
• Ensure the Coldstore plant is operating within temperature thresholds.
• Resolve breakdowns and improve reliability of equipment.
• Collaborate with the team to keep the facility moving.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication in English

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Job description

Lineage is the global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics, with a clear mission: to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Through cutting‑edge technology, a vast logistics network, and a commitment to sustainability, we serve a broad customer base—from Fortune 500 corporations to local, family‑owned businesses.

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to help provide reactive and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

Shift Available: Monday to Friday, alternating from 6am‑2pm and 2pm‑10pm

Salary: Competitive

The Role

• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures across mechanical, electrical and other systems—including cranes, conveyors, refrigeration and plant utilities—identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in line with PPM programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Regularly inspect and ensure the Coldstore plant is operating within temperature thresholds. Support refrigeration servicing schedules and report any deviations or concerns to leadership promptly.
• Resolve breakdowns, reduce downtime, and improve reliability of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support the wider team in working together to solve problems and keep our facility moving.
• Work in a cold environment of approximately minus 18°C, with full PPE provided to keep you warm.
• Work on ladders at height at times.

Who We’re Looking For

• A recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent). Mechanical Engineering knowledge also beneficial.
• Proven hands‑on experience in a maintenance role, ideally with refrigeration experience and mobile racking.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, health & safety legislation, and maintenance best practices.
• Willingness to learn and improve your skills.
• Effective communicator in English with a proactive and adaptable approach.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive starting pay rate.
• The opportunity to earn an additional day of annual leave each year, up to a maximum of one extra week for length of service.
• Free onsite car park.
• Social environment with a team who support each other to achieve goals, with recognition schemes and shared spaces for lunch and rest breaks.
• Support for emotional well‑being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings through exclusive access to a credit union.

Reference: INDUK

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia‑Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose: we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. We are an equal‑opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also recognise that ex‑military, veterans, and military families bring transferable skills and core values that add significant value to our organisation.

Benefits

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. We also offer generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees, recognition schemes, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union. Your everyday wellbeing is important to us, so we provide all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line for confidential counselling and advice. All of this is offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment where you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other achieve their goals, and we are confident you will excel with us.