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
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Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors, drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
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Respond to reactive breakdowns safely and efficiently.
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Diagnose faults within your skill domain and complete effective root cause analysis.
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Perform safe isolations/lock-out tag-out (LOTO) and follow site safety procedures.
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Execute equipment set-ups, changeovers, and calibrations as required.
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Maintain accurate CMMS/maintenance records and technical documentation.
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Support continuous improvement (CI), reliability, and asset care initiatives.
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Collaborate with production, technical, and hygiene teams to meet site KPIs.
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Liaise with suppliers/contractors and support spares management.
Skills & Experience
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Proven experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer in FMCG/food manufacturing.
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Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills within your discipline.
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Comfortable working with PPM systems and technical documentation.
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Knowledge of H&S standards, food safety, and GMP.
Qualifications (Typical)
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Electrical: NVQ3/HNC or equivalent; 17th/18th Edition beneficial.
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Mechanical: NVQ3/HNC or equivalent; pneumatic/hydraulic experience beneficial.
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Apprentice-trained preferred.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Overtime opportunities, pension, and benefits.
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Training, upskilling, and progression within Pilgrim’s Europe.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
