Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job description

PE Global are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer for a contract role with a leading multinational food manufacturing client based in Leominster.

Pay rate is £25.32 per hour - £31.68 per hour PAYE (depending on experience)

This will require a broad range of project management and engineering skills, with a focus on ATEX improvements across the facility. The role holder will directly manage the project and be responsible for projects that could have values up to £1MM in value.

Job Responsibilities

• Designs for factory development projects are developed, working closely with Manufacturing and BD&E where required.
• Detailed engineering design and specifications and developed for authorised Capital projects to meet requirements of safety, quality and hygiene at optimum output and efficiency, and lowest cost.
• Manage the sites assets in terms of verification & write off with a clear change control process.
• Existing practices, methods and technology are challenged and opportunities to improve factory productivity, safety and quality are proactively sought.
• Tender packages are prepared and reviewed, tender returns are evaluated, peer reviews conducted, and commercial terms are negotiated.
• Solutions to problems are recommended so that they can be designed out to reduce operating costs, improve product quality, and improve safety performance.
• Project costs are managed using ERP tools (SAP and Coupa) and capital spend is managed and forecast.
• Manage contractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, to the highest quality standards with minimal disruption to the process.

Requirements

• BEng/MEng in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent preferred
• ATEX Regulations training or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing industry, preferably food, beverages or pharmaceutical.
• Significant experience in the identification and delivery of Capital projects up to a value of £1MM.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery in high volume manufacturing environments.
• Computer skills – spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), scheduling (MS Project), word processing (Microsoft Word), graphics (PowerPoint), SAP, PLC Software (Rockwell preferable) & SCADA screens.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to organise your own time, manage your own agenda around site priorities.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leominster

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English