At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and improve production equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Pilgrim's Europe, a leader in iconic food brands across the UK and Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, overtime, pension, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food production while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical or mechanical expertise; NVQ3/HNC preferred.
Location: Anwick/Ruskington/Spalding/Grantham/Windmill Lane/Attleborough/Linton/Dungannon/Corsham/Bodmin/Ashbourne
Department: Engineering
Shift: Rotating shifts (days/nights) 4 on 4 off
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Electrical Engineer
- PPM Engineer
- Site Services Engineers
- Multiskilled Engineers
- Engineering Team Leaders
- Electrical Systems Engineer
- Engineering Managers
Role Purpose
Maintain and improve production equipment reliability and performance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, focusing on either electrical or mechanical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
- Respond to reactive breakdowns safely and efficiently.
- Diagnose faults within your skill domain and complete effective root cause analysis.
- Perform safe isolations/lock-out tag-out (LOTO) and follow site safety procedures.
- Execute equipment set-ups, changeovers, and calibrations as required.
- Maintain accurate CMMS/maintenance records and technical documentation.
- Support continuous improvement (CI), reliability, and asset care initiatives.
- Collaborate with production, technical, and hygiene teams to meet site KPIs.
- Liaise with suppliers/contractors and support spares management.
Skills
- 17th/18th Edition beneficial.
- Mechanical: NVQ3/HNC or equivalent; pneumatic/hydraulic experience beneficial.
- Apprentice-trained preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Overtime opportunities, pension, and benefits.
- Training, upskilling, and progression within Pilgrim's Europe.
The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
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Engineer TLNT1_NI employer: Pilgrims Europe
Pilgrim's Europe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the food manufacturing industry. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, we foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Our commitment to training and progression ensures that every team member has the opportunity to grow their skills and advance their career while contributing to the production of iconic brands enjoyed by millions.
