Multi-skilled Maintenance engineer - Nights

LUKWL Lineage UK Warehousing Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay rate

Additional annual leave

Free onsite car park

Employee assistance phone line

Preferential rates for loans and savings

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Gloucester is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of equipment and systems critical to our operations. In this role, you will diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment failures, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and monitor Coldstore systems to maintain required temperatures.

The ideal candidate has a recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, hands-on maintenance experience, and an adaptable approach to teamwork. Benefits include a competitive pay rate and extra annual leave for length of service.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a maintenance role, preferably with refrigeration and mobile racking.
• Understanding of food safety standards and health and safety legislation.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures across systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor and maintain Coldstore systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Work collaboratively to solve problems.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Lineage is the global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics, focused on transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and feed the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures across mechanical, electrical, and plant utility systems, including cranes, conveyors, refrigeration, and plant utilities.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Monitor and maintain Coldstore systems, ensuring the plant operates within required temperature thresholds and reporting deviations.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns, reduce downtime, and improve reliability of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to solve problems and keep the facility operating smoothly.
• Perform work in cold environments (approximately –18°C) and at height on ladders, using provided PPE.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent).
• Mechanical Engineering knowledge is beneficial.
• Proven hands‑on experience in a maintenance role, preferably with refrigeration and mobile racking.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, health and safety legislation, and maintenance best practices.
• Willingness to learn, improve skills, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay rate.
• Additional day of annual leave each year, up to one extra week for length of service.
• Free onsite car park.
• Social environment with supportive teamwork and recognition schemes.
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice.
• Preferential rates for loans and savings through a credit union.

Reference: INDUK

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Ex‑military, veterans, and military families are also encouraged to apply.