Maintenance Engineer: Logistics Facility Uptime & Safety

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ferry travel

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Wellbeing platform

Retail discounts

Mental health support

Health cashback

Job summary

DFDS in Larkhall, United Kingdom, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to safeguard safe, reliable operation of site infrastructure, including refrigerated warehousing, yard assets and office facilities. You will deliver planned maintenance and rapid repairs to protect continuous operations.

You should be a time‑served engineer with mechanical and electrical experience; knowledge of refrigeration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer or equivalent mechanical/electrical qualification.
• Strong fault-finding across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across refrigeration systems, MHE, lighting, and building infrastructure.
• Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimise operational disruption.
• Supporting refrigeration systems and coordinating with external refrigeration contractors.
• Maintaining dock levellers, roller doors, bay equipment, and safety systems.
• Overseeing yard and trailer park infrastructure including lighting, barriers, and hard standing areas.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (LOLER, PUWER, F Gas, H&S) and maintaining accurate records.
• Driving continuous improvement, managing spare parts, and working closely with operations to prioritise maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

M&E systems

Safety-focused

Education

Time served engineer

Job description

DFDS in Larkhall, United Kingdom, is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to safeguard safe, reliable operation of site infrastructure, including refrigerated warehousing, yard assets and office facilities. You will deliver planned maintenance and rapid repairs to protect continuous operations.

You should be a time‑served engineer with mechanical and electrical experience; knowledge of refrigeration is advantageous.