Mechanical Engineer

Pilgrim's Europe; Anwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Anwick site to provide a proactive engineering service to the production team. You will respond to plant demands, maintain equipment, and help drive OEE targets while accurately recording labour and parts in the SAP PPM system.

You will engage with the engineering leadership and external engineers to implement improvements. A strong mechanical background and UK qualifications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Mechanical).
• Recognised UK qualifications.
• Previous experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and safely to plant stoppages and breakdowns.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair equipment for optimum performance.
• Carry out planned maintenance and fault-finding on machinery.
• Work with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets product specifications.
• Collaborate with the Engineering leadership team and external engineers for improvements.
• Comply with Health & Safety rules, including COSHH and LO/TO procedures.
• Complete accurate documentation and PPM records in SAP.
• Support training and assessment of staff on machine operation.
• Contribute to energy reduction and environmental initiatives.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Experience in manufacturing operations

Good English communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical)

Recognised UK qualifications

17th/18th Edition

Tools

SAP experience

Welding TIG

Lean techniques

Computer literacy

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Anwick

Working Hours:

Sat,Sun,Mon - 16:00-04:00

Location:

Anwick, Lincolnshire

Purpose

To provide an effective engineering service to the production team, responding promptly to demands and maintaining equipment both proactively and reactively. Ensure factory performance meets targets and KPIs, improve equipment availability and performance to meet OEE targets, and accurately capture all engineering labour and parts using the PPM system (SAP).

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and safely to plant stoppages and breakdowns.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair equipment for optimum performance.
• Carry out planned maintenance and fault-finding on machinery.
• Work with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets product specifications.
• Collaborate with the Engineering leadership team and external engineers for improvements.
• Comply with Health & Safety rules, including COSHH and LO/TO procedures.
• Complete accurate documentation and PPM records in SAP.
• Support training and assessment of staff on machine operation.
• Contribute to energy reduction and environmental initiatives.

Skills & Knowledge - Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Mechanical).
• Recognised UK qualifications.
• Previous experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Experience in food processing or poultry machinery.
• Welding (preferably TIG).
• Knowledge of lean techniques and automated machinery.
• Computer literacy and SAP experience.
• 17th/18th Edition qualification.