Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Application Deadline: 9 July 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Norwich

Reporting To: Engineering Lead

To deliver effective reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the site and equipment requirements. This will be in both mechanical and low-voltage electrical disciplines, working under supervision from the Maintenance Engineer and assisting in complex tasks as required.

Weekend work will be required and we are happy to discuss shift patterns. We are open to considering both fixed-term contracts and part-time applications. If you feel you could be a great fit for the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure timely and safe repairs to malfunctions of machines and devices.
To complete preventative maintenance and troubleshoot problems with equipment and machinery.
To ensure efficient maintenance of all machinery following correct time schedules as set out by the scheduled works.
To have a hands-on approach to engineering, completing frequent walk-rounds, identifying issues and scheduling remediation works.
To act proactively on information from site staff both within and out of hours to maintain business continuity.
To work according to the established business processes and addressing employees on correct compliance or execution of these processes.
To have and ensure awareness of the function of all machinery for operators, to identify gaps where training may be required.
To take ownership of the agreed maintenance schedule, prioritising the workload, planning, and communicating this with your colleagues.
To assist in the monitoring and documenting of any stocks, parts or consumables required/used and cleanliness of workshop and store areas.
To support other employees performing maintenance related tasks.
To identify and discuss areas where efficiencies and improvements can be made to working processes, in order to reduce costs and improve business efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge of hand and power tools and other maintenance and safety equipment.
Obtained or working towards recognised technical skills/qualifications to carry out the role in either mechanical or electrical (and preferably both) disciplines.
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Pro-active approach to tasks and availability.
Fabrication skills desirable.
Strong attention to detail.
Approachable with good communication aptitude.
Committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Private medical insurance
Medical cash plan
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
Group Life
Retail and leisure discounts
Pension contribution matched up to 5%

About The Green House Growers

The Green House Growers family, consisting of the Green House Ely, the Green House Norwich and the Green House Sussex. We’ve been growing fresh food since 1977, beginning as a small family business with just over 1ha of tomatoes. Now we have 48ha across our nurseries in Sussex, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire. Over the years we’ve become known for the best quality and for pioneering sustainability. Our team has over 300 years of combined experience in growing the best tasting, freshest food.

We’ve always been at the forefront of reducing environmental impact, whether that is using bumblebees for production or taking care of every drop of water we use.

As the Green House Growers family, we account for nearly 20% of tomatoes and 25% of cucumbers grown in the UK. Expertly grown, the technology allows us to produce ten times the crop that can be produced and uses ten times less water than traditional farming. All this means our food is of the highest quality, with a shorter route from plant to plate than imported produce.

Growing the best team means we can grow the best food! We’re looking for people who value quality, innovation and a greener future, and who share our ambition of thinking big but supporting local.

Industry

Agriculture & Forestry

Company Size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Norwich, GB

Year Founded

2021

Website

thegreenhousegrowers.co.uk

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