Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Reliability & OEE

Pilgrims Pride Ltd; Dacre; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Benefits package

Job summary

Pilgrim's Pride Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain peak performance on our manufacturing lines. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production to maximise uptime, while contributing to continuous improvement and site performance targets.

The role requires Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent, a time-served apprenticeship, and at least 6 months’ experience as a qualified Engineer.

Qualifications

• Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical and/or Electronic Engineering.
• UK-recognised engineering qualifications.

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

Electrical & Mechanical

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

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

UK-recognised engineering qualifications

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Pilgrim's Pride Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to maintain peak performance on our manufacturing lines. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and support production to maximise uptime, while contributing to continuous improvement and site performance targets.

The role requires Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent, a time-served apprenticeship, and at least 6 months’ experience as a qualified Engineer.