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. Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to provide technical leadership within our engineering team at Heywood, supporting the safe and efficient operation of site equipment while helping drive continuous improvement across the facility. At Lineage, we're committed to developing our people and creating opportunities for growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on engineering position combined with leadership responsibilities and wants to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation. Shift Available: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm Salary: Competitive About the Role As a Lead Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our site equipment and infrastructure. You'll work closely with the Maintenance Manager and engineering team, providing technical guidance, coordinating engineering activities, and supporting both reactive and preventative maintenance programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example while helping develop engineering standards and best practices across the site. What You'll Be Doing Supporting the day-to-day coordination of maintenance activities across the site. Providing technical guidance and mentoring to Maintenance Engineers and apprentices. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime. Responding to equipment breakdowns and leading fault-finding activities to identify and resolve issues safely and efficiently. Supporting the maintenance of conveyors, refrigeration systems, cranes, mobile racking systems, and site utilities. Assisting with root cause analysis investigations and implementing corrective actions. Monitoring engineering performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Ensuring all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures. Supporting contractor management and overseeing engineering work carried out by third parties. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring work orders are completed within agreed timescales. Working closely with Operations teams to minimise disruption and maintain operational performance. Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the engineering function. You'll spend some time working within our temperature-controlled environment at approximately -18°C, but we'll provide all the specialist PPE needed to keep you comfortable and safe. There will also be occasions where you'll work at height using ladders and access equipment. Who We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced engineer with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to support and develop others within a high-performing maintenance team. Essential A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC/HNC, or equivalent). Previous experience in a maintenance engineering role within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or a similar operational environment. Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance activities. Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities effectively. Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an operational environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Desirable (But Not Essential) Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, or Engineering Supervisor role. Mechanical maintenance knowledge and experience. Experience working within a temperature-controlled or cold storage environment. Experience with refrigeration systems, conveyors, cranes, automated systems, or mobile racking. Knowledge of CMMS or maintenance management systems. Experience supporting apprentices or mentoring junior engineers. IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent health and safety qualification. What's in it for me? The opportunity to earn an additional day of annual leave each year, up to the maximum of one extra week for length of service. Free onsite car park Social environment with a team who like to support each other to achieve goals, with recognition schemes and shared spaces to enjoy lunch and rest breaks together Support your emotional well-being with access to a 24/7 employee assistance phone line offering confidential free counselling and advice Preferential rates for loans and savings offered through exclusive access to a credit union 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. More vacancies in the Netherlands Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match. At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. 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 the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us | Lineage Logistics At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.

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