Pilgrim's Europe
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer at Pilgrim's Europe, based in Sleaford, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sleaford, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
Reference 635587903373772431
About the role
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Anwick
Hours: 4 on 4 off 5.30-5.30
We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and improving production equipment, minimising downtime, and ensuring our factory operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys problem-solving, working with modern manufacturing equipment, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.
Why Join Us?
At Pilgrim's Europe, you'll be joining a leading food manufacturing business where your skills and expertise make a real impact. We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Exposure to modern manufacturing technologies
- Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement projects
- A supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and performance
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
What You'll Be Doing
- Responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
- Fault finding and repairing a wide range of manufacturing machinery
- Working with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and OEE
- Recording maintenance activities and parts usage through SAP
- Working closely with production and engineering colleagues to maximise factory performance
- Assisting with equipment modifications and improvement projects
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent recognised in the UK)
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail
Desirable
- Food manufacturing experience
- Experience working with automated production equipment
- Knowledge of poultry processing machinery
- Welding experience, ideally TIG welding
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
- Computer literacy and experience using maintenance systems
- 17th/18th Edition electrical qualification
- Industrial engineering experience
Reference: 635587903373772431 · Posted 34 minutes ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via Pilgrim's Europe
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