Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Drive Uptime & CI

Pilgrims Europe; Compton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to keep our manufacturing operation running at peak performance. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and rapid fault resolution to maximise uptime and site performance.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, recording activities in SAP PM and collaborating with production, engineering leadership, contractors, and suppliers to drive improvements and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

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.
• Desirable: SAP PM experience.

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

Education

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

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Pilgrims Europe is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to keep our manufacturing operation running at peak performance. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and rapid fault resolution to maximise uptime and site performance.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment, recording activities in SAP PM and collaborating with production, engineering leadership, contractors, and suppliers to drive improvements and ensure safety and quality standards are met.