Engineering Planner
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2481 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Pilgrim's Europe is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3116 (Planning, process and production technicians) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Engineering Planner
Spalding ¦ Pilgrim's Europe
Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for planning, reliability, and continuous improvement? We're looking for an Engineering Planner to play a key role in coordinating engineering activities across our Spalding site, ensuring the efficient delivery of planned maintenance, statutory inspections, and engineering compliance activities.
What You'll Do
As Engineering Planner, you will be at the heart of our Engineering function, responsible for developing and coordinating maintenance plans, managing engineering systems, and driving improvements that maximise equipment reliability and site performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing the site CMMS system as the engineering superuser
- Planning and scheduling preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and statutory inspections
- Creating weekly, fortnightly, and weekend engineering work plans
- Coordinating engineering contractors, permits, RAMS, and compliance requirements
- Tracking engineering KPIs and analysing downtime trends to support continuous improvement
- Ensuring engineering records, contractor databases, and compliance documentation are maintained
- Supporting training compliance across engineering teams
- Providing administrative support to the Engineering department, including timekeeping and holiday management
- Supporting audit readiness, food safety, and engineering compliance standards
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Time-served engineer with experience in maintenance planning and PPM scheduling
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3, ONC, or equivalent Engineering qualification
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent IT and data management skills
Desirable:
- HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Experience using Holistech and SAP
- Knowledge of SOX compliance
- BRC audit compliance knowledge
- HACCP understanding and Level 3 Food Safety qualification
- IOSH, ROSPA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen training
- Food manufacturing industry experience
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality control and planning engineers (SOC 2481) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~52k in sample- Middle half £35,620–52,676
- Median £43,576
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Pilgrim's Europe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2481 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.