Hands-On Mechanical Engineer: Welding, Fabrication & PM

Pilgrim's Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Dungannon is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to keep production lines running at peak efficiency. You will work independently, diagnose faults, perform hands-on welding and fabrication, and support continuous improvement on a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

You’ll bring industrial mechanical experience, NVQ Level 3 and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves maintaining hydraulics and pneumatics, and collaborating with production teams to ensure

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline or equivalent is required.
• Industrial mechanical experience with hands-on maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving ability and good reasoning skills.
• Experience in welding, fabrication and drive-system repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on welding, fabrication and mechanical repairs.
• Maintain mechanical drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and document it.
• Diagnose faults and re-engineer equipment to improve performance.
• Provide technical support to production teams.

Skills

Industrial mechanical experience

Problem solving

Welding

Fabrication

Decision making

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical discipline

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe in Dungannon is seeking a proactive Mechanical Engineer to keep production lines running at peak efficiency. You will work independently, diagnose faults, perform hands-on welding and fabrication, and support continuous improvement on a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

You’ll bring industrial mechanical experience, NVQ Level 3 and strong problem-solving skills. The role involves maintaining hydraulics and pneumatics, and collaborating with production teams to ensure