Engineering Team Leader in Ashbourne

The Vacancy

📍 Location - Ashbourne

🏢 Shift Pattern - 4 days on 4 off 4 nights on 4 off

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance technical expertise with team development and operational delivery.

What We're Looking For

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.

Our Values

At Pilgrim's Europe, our values shape everything we do:

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.

Why Join Pilgrim's Europe?

• 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

Ready to Lead from the Front?

If you're a motivated, multi-skilled Engineer ready to take ownership of shift performance and develop a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join Pilgrim's Europe at Ashbourne to help us continue delivering business success through our people.

Our Story

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.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance