Multiskilled Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer

5 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Pilgrim's Europe Full time

**Multiskilled Engineer

Location:**
Linton

Department:
Engineering

Reports To:
Engineering Manager

Contract Type:
Temporary- Shift work

Job Purpose
To lead and manage engineering operations within the factory, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Resolve faults and problems efficiently to minimise downtime.
  • Anticipate and identify issues, using available resources to implement effective solutions.
  • Carry out building services/fabric and repairs.
  • Manage and develop staff performance to meet operational goals.
  • Gain working knowledge of all factory engineering areas.
  • Understand and respond to internal customer requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and maintenance intervals.
  • Apply lean management techniques (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPM, CI).
  • Ensure compliance with QA procedures, standards, CCPs, HACCPs, and customer specifications.
  • Follow problems through to resolution and share learnings.
  • Make balanced decisions to minimise factory disruption and act with urgency.
  • Adhere to company standards, legal requirements, and core procedures.
  • Apply people management practices with fairness, dignity, and respect.
  • Support learning and development within the team.
  • Coach individuals to achieve high performance.
  • Understand and contribute to achieving relevant KPIs.
  • Recommend performance improvements and manage waste streams.
  • Promote environmental awareness and reduction of impacts.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Competence in engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate technical data.
  • Proficiency in Management Operating Systems and in-house IT systems.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ACAD.
  • Promote and enforce safety practices, including Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with PUWER and authorised task execution.

Essential Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering.
  • Recognised formal apprenticeship with a multi-skill focus.
  • Electrical and mechanical qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

  • PUWER knowledge.
  • Experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
  • PLC knowledge.
  • Strong computer literacy.

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