We are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a well-renowned fresh produce supplier for a Site Engineer. This role involves maintaining site machinery and equipment to keep downtime to a minimum, while keeping the wider site running smoothly and to a high standard. The ideal candidate would be mechanically biased with basic electrical skills and have experience in fresh produce, food or wider FMCG.
Site Engineer
Salary: £35,000
Location: Spalding
Shift Pattern: Panama days 2’s & 3’s
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, permanent full-time position
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain mechanical equipment and site machinery to minimise downtime in production.
- Set up, carry out and record a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme across site equipment.
- Diagnose faults and replace parts in line with manufacturer guidelines, while managing stock of key spares.
- Keep site maintenance contracts and PAT testing up to date.
- Support site improvement projects, write SOPs and PPMs, and train staff on site machinery.
- Assist with wider site systems such as printers, IT, telephones and access control.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. Site Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Maintenance Technician)
- Knowledge of fresh produce or food production equipment
- A good understanding of general site maintenance
- Basic electrical skills (PAT competent)
- Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision
- A strong focus on Health and Safety
- Full UK driving licence
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply or contact joe.bale@hendbrown.com for further information.

