Multi Skilled Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer

Pilgrim's Europe; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Linton is seeking a hands-on Multiskilled Engineer to keep our operations running smoothly. You will maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns, and drive improvements across the site.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, with knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs. You will work 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern and collaborate with the Engineering team to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar engineering/maintenance role.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Electrical understanding with mechanical skills.
• Comfortable using CMMS and maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues.
• Supporting site services such as boilers and water systems.
• Recording maintenance work in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC systems

Fault finding

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

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