Multiskilled Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer

Pilgrim's Europe; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe in Attleborough is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer to deliver and sustain reliability across plant processes. You will provide first line support, work on problem solving, and contribute to CI initiatives using lean tools.

The role requires strong English communication, fault-finding skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with 4 on 4 off shifts (5am-5pm).

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Understanding of Engineering schematics (Mechanical/Electrical/Pneumatic/PI&D).
• Excellent fault-finding skills; lean tools knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and sustain the reliability agenda, providing first line support to plant and process.
• Be an active team member in problem solving and CI initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Engineering schematics

Lean tools

Fault finding

Time management

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Tools

HolisTech CMMS

Job description

Multiskilled Engineer

Location: Attleborough

Hours: 4 on 4 off days 5am-5pm

To deliver and sustain the reliability agenda outlined by the Team Leader, providing first line support to all plant and process. Be an active team member in problem solving and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, using lean tools and techniques, having the ability to effectively communicate both ‘upwards’ and ‘sideways’ and deliver value through service.

Responsibilities

• Standard Work / Problem Solving
• Comply with regulatory, safety, environmental, customer, insurance, and hygiene procedures in the course of duties.
• Perform PPMs to standard as per schedule and record all activities and parts usage in the CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System (HolisTech)).
• Maintain the Engineering shift report for recording all breakdowns and activities.
• Escalate priority issues within the prescribed timelines and apply containment measures as detailed in the site escalation procedure.
• Continuously look for ways to design out the need for manual interventions such as repairs or maintenance routines.
• If a maintenance routine is the best countermeasure, it should be designed in a way that allows it to be completed safely, hygienically, quickly, cost effectively and with the aim of maximising reliability.
• Create autonomous maintenance schedules as a first line of fault detection and train out to operations staff.
• Ensure timely repair of simple breakdowns, assist with root cause identification and solutions put in place to prevent repeated failures.
• Maintain 5S standard of the engineering workshop and stores.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Understanding of Engineering schematics (Mechanical/Electrical/Pneumatic/PI&D) and principles.
• Excellent fault-finding skills (an understanding of lean tools and principles would be an advantage)
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.
• Capable of working under pressure and to be accountable for actions taken.
• Able to work on own or as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise, adaptable to change and able to implement new changes in a constructive manner consistent with a fast‑paced environment.