Mulitskilled Engineer
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Location: Ashbourne
Hours: 4 on 4 off 6-6
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer to help keep our manufacturing operation running at peak performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and working in a fast-paced production environment.
As a key member of the Engineering team, you will provide both reactive and planned maintenance support, ensuring equipment reliability, maximising production uptime, and contributing to site performance targets.
Why Join Us?
- Work with modern manufacturing equipment and technology.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced engineering team.
- Opportunities for technical development and further training.
- Play a key role in driving site performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across site equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
- Supporting production by minimising downtime and ensuring machinery performs to specification.
- Using SAP PM to record maintenance activities, labour, and parts usage.
- Driving equipment reliability and OEE improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working closely with production, engineering leadership, contractors, and suppliers.
- Ensuring all maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
- Supporting machine training and operational best practice where required.
- Following site Health & Safety, hygiene, permit-to-work, and technical handback procedures.
- Assisting with installation, modification, and improvement projects.
- Promoting environmental sustainability through waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
Essential
- Level 3 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical and/or Electronic Engineering.
- UK-recognised engineering qualifications.
- Time-served apprenticeship.
- Minimum 6 months' experience working as a qualified Engineer following apprenticeship completion.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to Health & Safety standards.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Previous manufacturing environment experience.
- Food manufacturing or food processing experience.
- PLC fault-finding experience.
- Welding experience.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
- SAP PM experience.
- Competent Microsoft Outlook user.
- 17th/18th Edition qualification (or equivalent).
- COSHH awareness. xiskglj
- Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
Multiskilled Engineer in Derby employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
