Senior Maintenance Engineer in Heywood

Lineage is the global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, with a clear mission: to transform the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Through cutting-edge technology, a vast logistics network, and a commitment to sustainability, we serve a broad customer base—from Fortune 500 corporations to local, family-owned businesses.

Shift Available: Monday–Friday, either 7:00am–3:00pm

The Role

• Provide strong leadership and mentorship while actively supporting and developing our existing team.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager as required.
• Oversee contractor control, ensuring all contractors are inducted, supervised, and compliant with site safety standards, permits, and operational requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures across mechanical and electrical systems—including cranes, conveyors, refrigeration, and plant utilities—identifying root causes and implementing sustainable fixes.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with established schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Monitor and maintain Coldstore systems, ensuring temperature thresholds are met. Support refrigeration servicing schedules and report any deviations promptly.
• Resolve breakdowns, reduce downtime, and improve equipment reliability.
• Create SOPs, SSOWs, and training materials to support the wider team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and keep the facility running smoothly.
• Work periodically in cold environments (approximately –18°C) with full PPE provided.
• Work at height using ladders when required.

Who We’re Looking For

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, or equivalent), with some mechanical knowledge.
• Proven hands‐on maintenance experience, ideally including refrigeration and mobile racking.
• Strong fault‐finding and problem‐solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, health & safety legislation, and maintenance best practices.
• Willingness to learn and continue developing your skills.
• Effective communicator with a proactive and adaptable approach.

What’s in It for Me?

• A competitive starting pay rate
• An additional day of annual leave for every year of service (up to an extra week)
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive team environment with recognition schemes and shared rest spaces
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and counselling
• Preferential loans and savings options through an exclusive credit union partnership
• Generous financial reward for referring new employees

Why Lineage?

We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia‐Pacific, and South America. At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.

Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day. 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.

Benefits

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 – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle‐to‐work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.

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. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.