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Job Title: Engineering Team Leader (Shift-Based)

Location:

Anwick

Reports to:

Maintenance Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Shift Work

Job Purpose

To lead a team of engineers in maintaining and improving production equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and quality standards. The role involves proactive use of the SAP PPM system, deputising for the Engineering Shift Manager, and supporting production teams with technical advice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of mechanical, electrical, multiskilled, and semi-skilled engineers. Deputise for the Engineering Shift Manager during absences. Maintain strong working relationships with production management and operators. Use SAP PPM system to record engineering labour and parts usage. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH. Support training and assessment of staff on machine operation. Collaborate with visiting engineers to implement improvements. Ensure accurate documentation of equipment maintenance and modifications. Prioritise and assign work duties in the absence of senior managers. Escalate issues affecting factory efficiency to relevant managers. Ensure safe working practices, use of PPE, and proper work permit procedures. Promote positive working behaviour and maintain a clean, organised workspace (5S standards). Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels in stores. Conduct checks on temperature monitoring systems. Promote efficient use of utilities and minimise waste. Ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions.

Working Conditions

Indoor work environment with varying light and heat conditions. Exposure to greasy/dirty substances and proximity to poultry entrails and meat. Extensive periods on foot and occasional work at heights.

Essential Requirements

Time/Skill-Served Fitter with minimum 4 years of industrial experience. Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues. IT literate. Strong decision-making and time management skills. Initiative and leadership capability.

Desirable Skills & Experience

supervisory experience. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with poultry processing machinery. Background in food processing industry. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

The company

Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.


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


Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

What we'll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership