Engineering Planner: Maintenance & Reliability Lead

Pilgrim'S Europe; South Witham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe - Spalding is seeking an Engineering Planner to coordinate maintenance plans and statutory inspections across our site. You will manage the CMMS, schedule PPM activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong planning, IT and data management skills, plus experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and site performance.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with experience in maintenance planning and PPM scheduling.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent IT and data management skills.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Continuous Improvement and reliability experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate maintenance plans and PPM scheduling.
• Manage engineering systems and drive improvements for reliability.
• Create and maintain weekly, fortnightly, weekend work plans.
• Coordinate contractors, permits, RAMS, and compliance.
• Track KPIs and analyse downtime for continuous improvement.
• Maintain records, contractor databases and compliance documents.
• Support training compliance across engineering teams.
• Provide admin support including timekeeping and holiday management.
• Support audit readiness, food safety and engineering compliance standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

PPM scheduling

CMMS systems

Data management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Manufacturing experience

Reliability improvement

Education

Engineering qualification level 3

Tools

SAP

Holistech

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe - Spalding is seeking an Engineering Planner to coordinate maintenance plans and statutory inspections across our site. You will manage the CMMS, schedule PPM activities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong planning, IT and data management skills, plus experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability and site performance.