At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise processing and packaging equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join Greencore Desserts, a leader in the food industry with a commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, matched pension contributions, life insurance, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Maths/English and recognised Engineering Apprenticeship required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contributions, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Greencore Desserts Devizes, Hopton Industrial Estate, London Road, Devizes SN10 2EU
Ways of Working: Site based
Hours of work: 4 on 4 off
Contract Type: Permanent
What You’ll Be Doing
A Maintenance Engineer, you will use your engineering skills and problem‑solving abilities to maintain and optimise our processing and packaging equipment to keep our operations running safely, smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with operational colleagues, you’ll diagnose faults, complete repairs, support continuous improvement, and ensure our equipment delivers reliable, high‑quality performance for our customers.
Role Accountabilities:
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
What You’ll Get In Return:
- Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑the‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.
Maintenance Engineer in Devizes employer: Greencore
Greencore in Holbeach, Lincolnshire is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence, the company offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits, fostering a collaborative work culture that empowers engineering leaders to drive innovation and performance. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career advancement.
