Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Night Shift

Greencore; Spalding; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Competitive pension contributions

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Holidays

Job summary

Greencore Spalding is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimise processing and packaging equipment on site. You will diagnose faults, complete repairs, and support continuous improvement to keep operations safe, efficient and compliant with quality standards.

The role is site-based with 3/2 night shifts (18:00-06:00) under a permanent contract. A recognised engineering apprenticeship and multiskilled electrical capability are essential, with training to cover safety and regulatory

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

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

Skills

Multiskilled with electrical bias

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

SHE procedures

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Education

Level 2 Maths/English and recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G/EAL NVQ 3/4 or OAL FDEM)

Job description

Greencore Spalding is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and optimise processing and packaging equipment on site. You will diagnose faults, complete repairs, and support continuous improvement to keep operations safe, efficient and compliant with quality standards.

The role is site-based with 3/2 night shifts (18:00-06:00) under a permanent contract. A recognised engineering apprenticeship and multiskilled electrical capability are essential, with training to cover safety and regulatory