Shift Engineering Technician

Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide essential engineering support in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on both reactive and preventative maintenance of plant equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant multiskilled engineering experience and a valid driving license. Join a dedicated team committed to producing high-quality food products enjoyed by millions across the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative company.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified driving license required.
• Experience in a high-volume, automated manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reactive maintenance to minimize downtime of plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety policies.

Skills

Multiskilled Engineering Experience

Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Driving License

High-Volume Manufacturing Experience

Tools

Holistech Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Vacancy: Maintenance Engineer

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

Role Description

To provide engineering support to the Production Stream, through comprehensive maintenance of plant, equipment, and auxiliary services, through reactive and PPM.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide reactive maintenance to minimize downtime of plant equipment.
• Provide preventative maintenance through scheduled PPM.
• Follow all company policies to ensure food safety & health & safety of all personnel.
• Fill out maintenance management system (Holistech) to ensure stock inventory is kept up to date & work done is accurately recorded.

Skills and Experience

• Fully qualified driving licence.
• Relevant multiskilled engineering experience/qualification.
• Experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work shift rotation pattern; Hourly rate - Days 6am-6pm, Nights 6pm-6am.
• Shift pattern: Week 1 Days - Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun; Week 2 Days - Wed/Thurs; Week 3 Nights - Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat/Sun; Week 4 Nights - Wed/Thurs.

About the Company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces iconic brands including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories such as fresh pork, lamb, and chicken. We work with major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio includes chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value, and food service products.

With 20,000 dedicated employees, our goal is to produce high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed by millions across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our team is based across Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.