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Project Engineer

Have you previously worked in a production and manufacturing environment that produce consumer goods - fast paced production and automated machinery for example?



Have you come from a hands-on engineering background as a mechanical or electrical engineer?



Would you be competent working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider maintenance team (Maintenance Engineers) on CAPEX projects - driving projects from initial concept through to successful Factory Acceptance?



If so then please read on!



The basics:



Role: Project Engineer - Production projects



Location: Near Ripley



Salary: £46,400 + bonus = up to £49,200



Hours: Monday to Friday 40hr week flex start but usually 8:30am to 4:45pm



Contracted hours: 40 per week



Holidays and Benefits: 34 days holiday, Pension up to 7%



Overview:



We now require an additional Project Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that produce a product that is always in need.



As the Project Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the site from initial concept through to site installations.



You will support capital investment plans, specify technical requirements for new equipment, and align with our long-term asset management life-cycle strategies and systems.



The ideal candidate Project Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:



- Have an engineering background mechanical/electrical from a hands on aspect - you may now not work on the tools but you should have experience being hands on at some point in your career.



- Track record of delivering projects within a production facility.



- Be competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.



- Have a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to optimise and innovate, be proactive



- Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective cross-functional collaboration



- Have excellent People and resource management, including the ability to influence and coordinate teams



- Have Digital proficiency, with experience using MS Office, CMMS, AutoCAD, and project management software



Commutable from: Ripley, Alfreton, Heanor, Clay Cross, Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.



If you are interested in the Project Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.



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Project Engineer

Ripley DE5, UK
Full time

Published on 07/18/2025

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