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Electrical Engineering Team Leader

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Location Ashbourne
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

📍 Ashbourne - Derbyshire

⚡ Engineering ¦ Manufacturing ¦ Pilgrim’s Europe

🕒 Rotating Days & Afternoons

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Electrical Systems & Controls Engineer to join our Engineering team at our Ashbourne site.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager / Site Engineering Manager, you’ll champion the site’s electrical systems and controls infrastructure — ensuring reliability, compliance and continuous improvement across production operations.

This is a key technical leadership role, combining hands-on expertise with project delivery, compliance oversight and team development, working on a rotating days and afternoons shift pattern.

The Role

As Lead Electrical Systems & Controls Engineer, you will:

  • Lead and deliver electrical system projects that support site Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Design and upgrade control panels and circuit diagrams in line with UK legislation and site standards
  • Provide expert-level fault finding and repair support, particularly PLC and automation-related issues
  • Support Shift Engineers and provide electrical breakdown cover to production
  • Upgrade and maintain site PLC programs and backups (Allen Bradley & Siemens)
  • Evaluate and recommend machine modifications and system enhancements
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (including BS7671) and company Electrical Policy
  • Conduct testing and inspections to maintain system safety, functionality and reliability
  • Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and system performance
  • Input and analyse data within CMMS to identify trends and recurring issues
  • Support the Electrical Duty Holder in maintaining site standards
  • Provide training and technical guidance to engineers and apprentices
  • Work closely with approved suppliers and third-party engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions
  • You’ll play a vital role in ensuring production equipment runs efficiently, safely and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring:

  • NVQ Level 3 (Electrical) or equivalent
  • Time-served Electrical Engineer (HNC/HND desirable)
  • 18th Edition qualification
  • Strong working knowledge of PLC and automation systems (Allen Bradley & Siemens)
  • Proven experience within manufacturing and automated production environments
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
  • The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
  • Experience using CMMS and IT-based maintenance systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support and influence across departments
  • You’ll be proactive, technically strong, detail-focused and committed to delivering safe and reliable systems.

Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim’s Europe, you’ll join a business where engineering excellence underpins operational success. We offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • A senior technical role with real site-wide impact
  • Rotating days and afternoons shift pattern offering structured variety
  • Opportunities to lead and deliver meaningful Continuous Improvement projects
  • Investment in training and professional development
  • A collaborative Engineering team environment
  • The opportunity to shape and modernise site electrical and automation systems
  • A values-led culture focused on safety, ownership and high performance

Ready to Power Our Performance?

If you’re an experienced electrical controls engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges — we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your expertise, ownership and drive, and help us build a safer, smarter and more efficient operation at Ashbourne.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with Pilgrim’s Europe

 

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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