Mechanical Engineer

The job incumbent reports directly to their respective Chargehand and Engineering Coordinators and indirectly to the site Maintenance Manager. They will be required to work independently as required and have a good working relationship with production management and operators. Willing to give technical advice to production when required.

The job is performed mainly indoors in varying degrees of light and heat. The nature of the job demands contact with greasy/dirty substances and sometimes within close proximity of poultry entrails, meat and other substances. It also involves extensive periods on foot and periodically working at heights.

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.

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• Report to and liaise with Chargehand, Engineering Coordinators, and indirectly with the site Maintenance Manager.
• Work independently as required and maintain a good working relationship with production management and operators.
• Provide technical advice to production when required.
• Perform duties mainly indoors with varying light and heat, including contact with greasy/dirty substances and proximity to poultry entrails, meat and other substances.
• Spend extensive periods on foot and occasionally work at heights.