Multi Skilled Engineer

Pilgrim'S Europe; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a skilled Multiskilled Engineer to join our Linton site. You will perform hands-on maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and drive improvements to keep equipment running with minimal downtime.

This role requires strong fault-finding, mechanical and electrical knowledge, and the ability to use CMMS to record work. You will collaborate with the engineering team to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance/engineering role with hands-on equipment knowledge.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability.
• Respond to breakdowns and faults quickly and effectively.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support and maintain site services including boilers, water systems and fabrication equipment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Record maintenance work using a computerised maintenance system (CMMS).
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth site operations.

Skills

Fault-finding

Mechanical skills

Electrical understanding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC systems

CMMS

Education

Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Multiskilled Engineer
Location: Linton
Hours: Rotating shift pattern across Sunday to Saturday – average 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Multiskilled Engineer to join our Engineering team in Linton. This is a hands‑on role where you will play a key part in ensuring our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

You will be responsible for maintaining equipment, responding to breakdowns, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve performance across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns and faults
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues
• Supporting and maintaining site services, including boilers, water systems, cooling, and fabrication equipment
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Recording all maintenance work accurately using a computerised maintenance system (CMMS)
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support smooth site operations

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in a similar engineering/maintenance role
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of:
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • PLC systems
• Strong mechanical skills with electrical understanding
• Confident using computer systems and maintenance software
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Engineering team
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects
• A varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same
• Real opportunity to make an impact on operational performance