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Location: Anwick
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Team Leader
Shift: Rotating shifts (days/nights) 4 on 4 off
We are currently recruiting for the following roles at Anwick;
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer Part-Time
PPM Engineer
Site Services Engineer
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 & Experience
* Proven experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer in FMCG/food manufacturing.
* Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills within your discipline.
* Comfortable working with PPM systems and technical documentation.
* Knowledge of H&S standards, food safety, and GMP.
Qualifications (Typical)
* Electrical: NVQ3/HNC or equivalent; 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 Pilgrims Europe.
The company
Pilgrims 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. xjlbheb
Across Pilgrims 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 Pilgrims Europe team are based in our Pilgrims UK, Moy Park, Pilgrims Food Masters and Pilgrims Shared Services businesses.
What well bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership