Multiskilled Engineer - Manufacturing Uptime & CI

Pilgrims Europe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Technical development opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Training opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe in Ashbourne is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to keep our manufacturing operation running at peak performance. You will provide reactive and planned maintenance across site equipment, using SAP PM to record activities and drive OEE improvements.

The role requires Level 3 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, a time-served apprenticeship, and at least 6 months post-apprenticeship experience, with strong fault-finding and

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical and/or Electronic Engineering.
• UK-recognised engineering qualifications.
• Time-served apprenticeship.
• Minimum 6 months' experience working as a qualified Engineer following apprenticeship completion.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Health & Safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across site equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults quickly and effectively.
• Supporting production by minimising downtime and ensuring machinery performs to specification.
• Using SAP PM to record maintenance activities, labour, and parts usage.
• Driving equipment reliability and OEE improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working closely with production, engineering leadership, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensuring all maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Supporting machine training and operational best practice where required.
• Following site Health & Safety, hygiene, permit-to-work, and technical handback procedures.
• Assisting with installation, modification, and improvement projects.
• Promoting environmental sustainability through waste reduction and recycling initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Education

Level 3 City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering

UK-recognised engineering qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

SAP PM

PLC fault-finding

Welding

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Pilgrims Europe in Ashbourne is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to keep our manufacturing operation running at peak performance. You will provide reactive and planned maintenance across site equipment, using SAP PM to record activities and drive OEE improvements.

The role requires Level 3 City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering, a time-served apprenticeship, and at least 6 months post-apprenticeship experience, with strong fault-finding and