My job

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable Field Maintenance Engineer to join our Agriculture Estates team. This is a multi-skilled position with a strong mechanical & electrical focus, ideally suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in outdoor environments, and can confidently maintain and repair a diverse range of agricultural and estate-based assets.

You will work across our estate locations carrying out planned preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting with electrical work where qualified. The role involves working independently, liaising with estate maintenance coordinators, and ensuring equipment and facilities remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs on agricultural machinery, buildings, equipment and estate infrastructure.
• Deliver PPM schedules to minimise downtime and ensure operational readiness.
• Support with electrical testing, repairs, and installations in line with certification and competency.
• Diagnose breakdowns efficiently and implement effective solutions.
• Carry out maintenance on estate buildings and poultry farms/sheds.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure all work complies with relevant H&S legislation.
• Work flexibly across multiple estate sites, responding to urgent issues when required.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Coordinators and other engineers, contractors, and estate management to deliver a high-quality and reliable service

About You:

Essential:

• Electrical & Mechanical Qualification/Engineering Discipline - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer or technician
• Recognised electrical certification (e.g., 18th Edition, ECS, or equivalent) or relevant electrical experience.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with agricultural (Poultry) or heavy plant machinery, estate equipment, or similar environments.
• Ability to work independently across varied field-based locations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in estates, agriculture, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance.

Hours of Work:

46.25 hours per week - working Monday to Friday. 07.30am to 17.15pm and you will be entitled to a half hour break daily.

The MSE is also required to provide on call over Monday to Sunday days/evenings on a rotational basis shared with other Estate Engineers.

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

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership