Maintenance Engineer ( electrical bias)

Greencore; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greencore, the UK's leading convenience food manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (electrical bias) for its Newark-On-Trent site. You will maintain, repair and optimize production and packaging equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation with minimal downtime.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, perform preventive maintenance, implement improvements, and support training on safe equipment use while collaborating with production, engineering, and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong electrical diagnostic and repair capabilities.
• Experience implementing preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliant work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and optimize production and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out corrective actions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Update maintenance records and participate in safety training.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Electrical Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Health & Safety

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Company Description

Greencore is the UK's leading convenience food manufacturer, delivering high-quality, fresh and innovative food products to major supermarkets, convenience and travel retailers, coffee shops, foodservice providers, and other outlets. Its portfolio covers a wide range of meal occasions, including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacks, ready meals, pizza, bread, soups, sauces, quiche, desserts, and more. Greencore is also a national manufacturer of fresh meals in the US, operating facilities in California, Texas, and North Carolina. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the combined business generates approximately £4 billion in annual revenue and employs around 28,000 people. Applicants join a large, professionally run organization focused on quality, innovation, and operational excellence across multiple regions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Maintenance Engineer role with an electrical bias, based at Greencore's facility in Newark-On-Trent. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production and packaging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. Typical tasks include diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, completing corrective repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. The role involves collaborating closely with production, engineering, and health and safety teams, updating maintenance records, and adhering to all compliance and safety standards. The Maintenance Engineer will also contribute to equipment upgrades and process improvements, and may support training for colleagues on safe equipment use.

Qualifications

• Strong core skills in Maintenance Engineering, including Equipment Maintenance and general Maintenance & Repair across manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in Electrical Maintenance, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and optimize electrically biased systems and controls.
• Experience implementing Preventive Maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns, improve reliability, and extend asset life.
• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of health and safety standards, safe isolation procedures, and compliance in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment (or similar).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals, use diagnostic tools, and work effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team on shifts.
• Good communication skills and basic IT proficiency for maintenance reporting and use of CMMS or similar systems; experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.