Engineering Team Leader
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At Pilgrim’s Europe, we deliver business success through our people — and our Engineering teams are at the heart of that success.
We’re looking for a hands\-on Engineering Team Leader to lead and develop a shift team of Engineers at our Ashbourne site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven, multi\-skilled engineer ready to step into (or further develop within) a leadership role in a fast\-paced food manufacturing environment.
As Engineering Team Leader, you will lead your shift team to optimise engineering performance, reduce breakdowns, drive preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement across site.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
- Lead, supervise and develop shift Engineers, including Apprentices
- Drive breakdown reduction and effective PPM delivery
- Champion Marel PMS service kits for scheduled works
- Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and environmental legislation
- Oversee shift maintenance, installations and contractor management
- Work cross\-functionally with Production, Food Safety \& Quality, Hygiene, H\&S and HR
- Manage engineering stores and working capital
- Coordinate holiday planning and overtime with fellow Team Leaders
- Identify energy\-saving opportunities and support environmental targets
- Ensure risk assessments are completed and maintained
- Maintain high GMP, hygiene and food safety standards
Essential:
- Time\-served Apprentice with Level 3 qualification
- Multi\-skilled engineer (electrical and mechanical)
- Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environment
- Knowledge of PLC\-controlled environments
- Understanding of GMP, Food Safety, H\&S and environmental standards
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure
- You’ll be proactive, organised, pragmatic and able to motivate your team to deliver high standards every shift.
Determination – We deliver results and never give up
Ownership – We take responsibility and lead by example
Discipline – We honour commitments and execute with precision
Simplicity – We focus on practical, hands\-on solutions
Humility \& Sincerity – We listen, respect and communicate openly
Availability – We are ready to step up and take on new challenges
We’re looking for a leader who lives these values every day on the factory floor.
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee benefits \& discount platform
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Clear career progression pathways
- Opportunity to lead and shape engineering performance at site level
- Work within a supportive, values\-led culture
- Be part of a leading European food manufacturing business
Apply today and join Pilgrim’s Europe at Ashbourne to help us continue delivering business success through our people.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value\-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
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