Engineering Team Leader
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Location: Linton
Hours: Rotating shift pattern which covers 7 days a week. Hours rotate between 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm and involves 2 weekends in the 8 week cycle - average 40 hours a week.
Join Pilgrim's Europe and play a key role in keeping our operations running at peak performance. We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Team Leader with strong mechanical and electrical expertise to lead maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and support critical site services across our operation.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a leading food manufacturing business.
Work with modern equipment and diverse engineering challenges.
Opportunity to lead improvement projects and make a real impact on site performance.
Career development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading a team of engineers to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable site operations.
Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and responding effectively to breakdowns.
Supporting and maintaining site services, including boilers, cooling systems, water systems, and fabrication work.
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using our computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
Essential
Electrical and mechanical engineering qualifications.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Good working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Strong computer skills and experience using maintenance management systems.
Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
Desirable
Experience supporting site services and utilities systems. xrnqpay
A proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
If you're a proactive engineering professional with strong technical skills and a passion for driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Engineering Team Leader in Newmarket employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
