Senior Maintenance Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer for the day shift. Offering a competitive salary of £55,150, this role involves leading maintenance initiatives, driving equipment efficiency, and mentoring team members. Applicants should have a multiskilled engineering background, ideally with PLC knowledge, as well as experience in food or FMCG manufacturing.

Benefits

Enhanced pension: 5% employer / 3% employee

Life Assurance - 2x your annual salary

23.5 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Opportunities for upskilling and career progression

Benefits package including mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in food/FMCG manufacturing required.
• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineer position.
• Strong multiskilled engineering profile preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Lead fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Support and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Electrical bias

Multiskilled engineering

Fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Tools

PLC (Allen Bradley or Siemens)

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift
Lincolnshire Salary: £55,150
Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 18:00
Week 1: Wed-Sat Week 2: Thurs-Sat

We're looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to take a leading role on the day shift at a modern, highly automated food manufacturing site in Lincolnshire. If you're a driven engineer ready to step up and make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment, this could be your next big move.

What's on Offer?

• £55,150 salary
• Clear and consistent day shift rota
• Enhanced pension: 5% employer / 3% employee
• Life Assurance - 2x your annual salary
• 23.5 days' holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Opportunities for upskilling and career progression
• A benefits package including mental health support, GP access, staff discounts

The Role:

As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the technical lead on your shift, responsible for:

• Performing planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Leading on fault-finding and diagnostics - with a strong multiskilled focus (electrical bias ideal)
• Working closely with production and site teams to drive equipment efficiency and uptime
• Championing continuous improvement and contributing to engineering projects
• Ensuring all work meets H&S and food safety standards
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, creating a proactive, reliable shift culture

What You'll Need:

• A background in food/FMCG manufacturing
• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineer position
• A strong multiskilled engineering profile, ideally with PLC knowledge (Allen Bradley or Siemens a bonus)
• A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team

If you're ready to take the reins on shift and join a site that values your skills, apply now and let's talk.

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