Engineering Coordinator

Pilgrim'S Europe; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee discount platform

Training and development

Career progression

Health and wellbeing support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an experienced Engineering Coordinator to join our Hyde site, supporting maintenance planning, compliance, contractor management, and site safety.

You'll collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and external contractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in line with legal and company requirements. The role offers visibility and opportunities to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Engineering Coordinator or Engineering Support in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and contractor management.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage Permit to Work systems including high-risk activities.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, inductions, compliance, and performance.
• Maintain CMMS systems, asset records, and maintenance schedules.
• Support engineering compliance, inspections, and audit readiness.
• Monitor Health & Safety standards and incident investigations.
• Manage documentation, RAMS, COSHH records, and compliance reporting.
• Produce engineering KPI and compliance reports for site leadership.

Skills

Permit to Work knowledge

Contractor management

Engineering compliance

Reporting

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Agility

Pirana

Job description

Hyde Full Time Site-Based

Safety. Compliance. Engineering Excellence.

Pilgrim's Europe is looking for an experienced Engineering Coordinator to join our Hyde site and play a key role in supporting engineering compliance, contractor management, maintenance planning, and site safety.

This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and external contractors to ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with legal and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Permit to Work systems, including high-risk activities such as Hot Works, LOTO, and Working at Height.
• Coordinate contractor onboarding, inductions, compliance, and performance.
• Maintain CMMS systems, asset records, and planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support engineering compliance, statutory inspections, and audit readiness.
• Monitor Health & Safety standards, conduct workplace inspections, and support incident investigations.
• Manage engineering documentation, RAMS, COSHH records, certifications, and compliance reporting.
• Produce engineering KPI and compliance reports for site leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in an Engineering Coordinator, Engineering Support, Facilities, Compliance, or Health & Safety role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems, contractor management, and engineering compliance.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
• Strong organisational, reporting, and administration skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively.

Desirable

• NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar qualification.
• Experience with SAP, Maximo, Agility, Pirana, or similar CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of asbestos management, refrigeration, or ammonia compliance.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Employee discount platform
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a leading European food business
• Health and wellbeing support programmes
• A collaborative culture built on safety, ownership, and continuous improvement

About Pilgrim's Europe

Pilgrim's Europe is one of the UK's leading food companies, supplying quality products to major retailers, foodservice customers, and households across Europe.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your career in Engineering Coordination, Maintenance Planning, Compliance, Facilities Management, or Health & Safety, we'd love to hear from you.