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Location: Bodmin
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Purpose
To lead and manage engineering operations within the factory, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.
Key Responsibilities
* Resolve faults and problems efficiently to minimise downtime.
* Anticipate and identify issues, using available resources to implement effective solutions.
* Manage and develop staff performance to meet operational goals.
* Gain working knowledge of all factory engineering areas.
* Understand and respond to internal customer requirements.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and maintenance intervals.
* Apply lean management techniques (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPM, CI).
* Ensure compliance with QA procedures, standards, CCPs, HACCPs, and customer specifications.
* Follow problems through to resolution and share learnings.
* Make balanced decisions to minimise factory disruption and act with urgency.
* Adhere to company standards, legal requirements, and core procedures.
* Apply people management practices with fairness, dignity, and respect.
* Support learning and development within the team.
* Coach individuals to achieve high performance.
* Understand and contribute to achieving relevant KPIs.
* Recommend performance improvements and manage waste streams.
* Promote environmental awareness and reduction of impacts.
Skills & Knowledge
* Competence in engineering disciplines.
* Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate technical data.
* Proficiency in Management Operating Systems and in-house IT systems.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ACAD.
* Promote and enforce safety practices, including Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
* Ensure compliance with PUWER and authorised task execution.
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering.
* Recognised formal apprenticeship with a multi-skill focus.
* Electrical and mechanical qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications
* PUWER knowledge.
* Experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
* PLC knowledge.
* Strong computer literacy.
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.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership