Maintenance Engineer - Nights in Peterborough

At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions. Our Peterborough site, part of the Southeast Superhub, is one of the most advanced cold storage facilities in the country.

The role involves joining our growing engineering team at our state-of-the-art Peterborough site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical and electrical maintenance who is eager to develop in a dynamic, high-tech environment. Working closely with site leadership and the wider maintenance team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the continuous operation of our automated systems, refrigeration equipment, and overall site infrastructure.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights working 18:00 - 06:00

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and Resolve Equipment Failures: Quickly respond to faults across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems—including cranes, conveyors, refrigeration, and plant utilities—identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in line with PPM programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Monitor and Maintain Coldstore Systems: Regularly inspect and ensure the Coldstore plant is operating within temperature thresholds. Support the refrigeration servicing schedules and report any deviations or concerns to leadership promptly.
• Support Automation and Yard Operations: Act as a first point of contact for automation or yard system issues. Provide rapid support to restore operations and liaise with controls/automation engineers where necessary.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accurately complete maintenance logs, job sheets, and WMS entries to ensure full traceability and compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Maintain Tools and Workspaces: Ensure all maintenance tools are kept in good working condition, compliant with PAT requirements, and that the workshop remains clean, safe, and organized.
• Parts and Stock Management: Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to maintain stock levels of critical spare parts and consumables, helping to avoid delays in reactive or planned maintenance.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere strictly to company health and safety protocols, food safety standards (including HACCP), and environmental policies. Promptly report unsafe situations, near-misses, or incidents using the correct procedures.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Bring forward ideas for improving equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and operational efficiency. Support project work and site upgrades as needed.

What are we looking for?

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineering beneficial but not essential (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC or equivalent).
• Proven hands-on experience in a maintenance role, with experience working within a fast-paced automated environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, health & safety legislation, and maintenance best practices.
• Effective communicator in English with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Willing to work rotating shifts within a 24/7 operational schedule.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary and structured progression path.
• Opportunity to train and develop within a growing engineering team.
• 6.3 weeks holiday plus an additional day of annual leave each year (up to the maximum of one extra week) earned for length of service.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive, social team culture with shared rest areas and recognition schemes.
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme offering free, confidential counselling and advice.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us. Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice.