Maintenance Engineer

About Lineage – Peterborough Facility

Lineage Logistics 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.

Our Peterborough site, part of the Southeast Superhub (alongside 12 other UK locations), is one of the most advanced cold storage facilities in the country. Opened in March 2018, the site features a dual-phase building design with two main operational zones. A significant expansion came with Phase 3 in May 2022, creating over 100 new local jobs, and Phase 4 is already planned for the very near future, continuing our trajectory of growth and innovation.

The facility stands 13 stories high and is designed for predominantly full pallet In/Out operations, offering:

• 25,600 pallet positions in Phases 1 & 2

• An additional 45,300 pallet positions in Phase 3

• 7 automated cranes, 6 inbound lanes, and 8 double dispatch lanes

• Automated vehicle offload and full-site automation, enabling up to 4,500 pallet movements daily

• 24/7 operations with flexible working patterns

The role

We are currently seeking a Mechanically Skilled Engineer to join our growing engineering team at our state-of-the-art Peterborough site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in mechanical or 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. You'll be part of a collaborative and safety-focused team, helping to deliver reliable service for one of the most innovative cold chain logistics operations in the UK.

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

Salary: Negotiable

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.

Who we're looking for

Someone with:

• 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, ideally within a fast-paced automated or logistics 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.

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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.