Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer

Pilgrim's Europe; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Fast-paced role

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Ballymena is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on maintaining and improving production machinery, diagnosing faults, and delivering preventative maintenance to keep downtime to a minimum.

You will bring time-served electrical skills, 18th/19th Edition, PLC diagnostics experience, and a proactive approach. This on-site position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with industrial experience.
• Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds).
• 18th/19th Edition wiring regs.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics and fault finding.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing, preferably food production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to improve reliability.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently.
• Support maintenance across site with safety-first approach.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Skilled electrician

Industrial experience

Electrical qualification

18th/19th Edition

3-phase installations

PLC diagnostics

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Proactive attitude

FMCG experience

Food production experience

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Ballymena

Full-Time ¦ Continental Shifts

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team and play a key role in keeping our production facility running efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain and repair production machinery and site equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently.
• Support maintenance activities across different areas of the site as required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served / skilled electrician with industrial experience
• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualification
• 18th/19th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Strong knowledge of 3-phase electrical installations and safety control systems
• Experience with PLC diagnostics and fault finding
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Self-motivated with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment, ideally food production

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a successful and growing manufacturing business
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Fast-paced role where no two days are the same