Maintenance Engineer

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team located at our Peterborough depot.

Our Peterborough site is one of the nation’s most advanced cold storage facilities. Opened in 2018 and significantly expanded in 2022, the site now features:

• 70,900+ pallet positions across three phases
• 7 automated cranes, 6 inbound lanes, and 8 double dispatch lanes
• Automated vehicle offload and full-site automation supporting up to 4,500 pallet movements per day
• A dedicated in-house transport fleet with 100 trailers and 150 tractor units

Standing 13 stories tall and operating 24/7, the facility is built for high-volume, full-pallet operations. It also leads the way in sustainability, with advanced energy-efficient systems aligned with our global environmental commitments.

As we prepare for our next phase of expansion, we’re investing in people and technology to build a world-class Engineering Team. That’s where you come in.

As we continue to expand, we are actively investing in people and technology to build a world-class Engineering Team across Lineage EU.

The role

We are currently seeking a Maintenance 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.

We’re looking for a proactive and skilled engineer with a mechanical or multi-skilled background to join our high-performing team. You’ll support the maintenance of cutting-edge automation and refrigeration systems that power one of the UK’s top cold chain operations.

Shift: 4 on 4 off Nights (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.

Who we’re looking for

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering or 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 pay with clear progression opportunities
• Access to structured training and development
• A collaborative, safety-first work culture
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential support
• Shared rest areas and team recognition schemes

Job Reference: INDUK

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. 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.