Multiskilled Engineer

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

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Spalding is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our fast-paced FMCG manufacturing operation. You will focus on maximizing equipment reliability, preventing downtime and upholding safety, quality and food safety standards.

The role includes planned maintenance, fault-finding, continuous improvement, and collaboration with production teams to drive efficiency and cost reduction, with a 4 on 4 off 6-6 shift pattern.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred).
• NVQ Level 3 Engineering
• BTEC ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• BTEC Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• BTEC Level 3 Mechatronics
• City & Guilds Level 3 Engineering
• Additional qualifications such as IOSH, ROSPA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Food Safety certifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across the site
• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and fault-finding issues
• Supporting production teams to maximise efficiency and performance
• Completing maintenance work orders and updating maintenance systems accurately
• Ensuring all factory areas are ready for production start-up
• Driving continuous improvement, reliability, and root cause analysis activities
• Supporting food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards
• Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S standards throughout engineering areas
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to achieve site targets
• Contributing to cost reduction initiatives while minimising production downtime

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred)

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

BTEC ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Mechatronics

City & Guilds Level 3 Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Holistech

SAP

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Location: Spalding
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 6-6

Join Our Engineering Team

We are looking for a talented and driven Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making a real impact on production performance.

Working within a high-performing engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and food safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across the site


• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and fault-finding issues


• Supporting production teams to maximise efficiency and performance


• Completing maintenance work orders and updating maintenance systems accurately


• Ensuring all factory areas are ready for production start-up


• Driving continuous improvement, reliability, and root cause analysis activities


• Supporting food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental standards


• Maintaining high housekeeping and 5S standards throughout engineering areas


• Working collaboratively with operational teams to achieve site targets


• Contributing to cost reduction initiatives while minimising production downtime

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an engineering maintenance and fault-finding role within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment


• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills


• Experience supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Good knowledge of:

• HACCP principles


• Food manufacturing environments


• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)


• Health & Safety best practices

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to make decisions under pressure


• Computer literate with experience of CMMS systems such as Holistech or SAP being advantageous

Qualifications

Applicants should hold one of the following:

• HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred)


• NVQ Level 3 Engineering


• BTEC ONC Mechanical/Electrical Engineering


• BTEC Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering


• BTEC Level 3 Mechatronics


• City & Guilds Level 3 Engineering

Additional qualifications such as IOSH, ROSPA, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Food Safety certifications would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a modern FMCG manufacturing environment


• Be part of a team focused on continuous improvement and engineering excellence


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Career progression within a growing business


• Competitive salary and benefits package