Engineering Recruitment
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 & 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 Pilgrim's Europe.
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