Role description

We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and innovative Project Engineer to join our team and play a key role in driving impactful projects from concept to completion. If you thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment and love bringing ideas to life, we want to hear from you.

Hours

Working a 39hr week with some flexibility required as the role demands.

Your main challenges

  • Supporting the Engineering Manager with exciting and diverse projects.
  • Taking projects from the spark of an idea to successful implementation.
  • Leading and participating in projects: identifying needs, developing solutions, conducting research, presenting findings, and managing implementation.
  • Collaborating closely with stakeholders and 3rd-party suppliers to ensure project success.
  • Providing technical support to the engineering team with a hands-on approach.
  • Fostering innovation by driving new systems and improvements.
  • Supervising contractors on-site and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Specifying and procuring parts to keep projects running seamlessly.

 

Why this role?

  • You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse, impactful projects.
  • Be a key player in driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Enjoy a hands-on, problem-solving role where your technical expertise shines.
  • Build meaningful relationships with stakeholders and suppliers while contributing to our shared success.

What we look for

  • A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for engineering.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders and teams.
  • A love for innovation, with the ability to think outside the box and drive improvements.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


Knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Extensive experience in a maintenance engineering role in a manufacturing environment - Essential
  • Level 3 or higher qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering - Essential
  • A wide range of technical knowledge and the initiative to research topics to find solutions - Essential
  • High levels of attention to detail and accuracy - Essential
  • Supervisory or team leader experience; ability to motivate others, plus prioritise and delegate tasks to the team as needed - Desirable
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other teams on and off site; eg production, planning, warehouse - Desirable
  • Experience in managing external contractors and suppliers - Desirable
  • Health & Safety qualification - Desirable
  • Project management experience - Desirable

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Mon-Fri shifts with some weekend working
  • Company pension and bonus scheme
  • 35 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Training & Development