Company Description Greencore is the UK’s leading convenience food manufacturer, delivering high-quality, fresh and innovative food products to major supermarkets, convenience and travel retailers, coffee shops, foodservice providers, and other outlets. Its portfolio covers a wide range of meal occasions, including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacks, ready meals, pizza, bread, soups, sauces, quiche, desserts, and more. Greencore is also a national manufacturer of fresh meals in the US, operating facilities in California, Texas, and North Carolina. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the combined business generates approximately £4 billion in annual revenue and employs around 28,000 people. Applicants join a large, professionally run organization focused on quality, innovation, and operational excellence across multiple regions.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Maintenance Engineer role with an electrical bias, based at Greencore’s facility in Newark-On-Trent. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production and packaging equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. Typical tasks include diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, completing corrective repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and increase efficiency. The role involves collaborating closely with production, engineering, and health and safety teams, updating maintenance records, and adhering to all compliance and safety standards. The Maintenance Engineer will also contribute to equipment upgrades and process improvements, and may support training for colleagues on safe equipment use.
Qualifications
- Strong core skills in Maintenance Engineering, including Equipment Maintenance and general Maintenance & Repair across manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in Electrical Maintenance, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and optimize electrically biased systems and controls.
- Experience implementing Preventive Maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns, improve reliability, and extend asset life.
- Relevant technical qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Solid understanding of health and safety standards, safe isolation procedures, and compliance in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment (or similar).
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals, use diagnostic tools, and work effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team on shifts.
- Good communication skills and basic IT proficiency for maintenance reporting and use of CMMS or similar systems; experience in food manufacturing is advantageous.
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Maintenance Engineer ( electrical bias) in Newark on Trent employer: Greencore
Greencore is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where over 28,000 colleagues contribute to creating high-quality convenience food enjoyed by millions. Located in Wisbech, our team benefits from competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and numerous career development opportunities, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and individual growth. With additional perks like a matched pension scheme, employee discounts, and a focus on wellbeing, Greencore is dedicated to making every day at work rewarding and fulfilling.
