Project Engineer, Burton-on-Trent

Essential Recruitment

  • Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
  • £40,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm£40,000 per annumBurton-on-TrentAbove National Minimum Wage, Day shift, Full Time, Monday to Friday, PermanentEngineeringSearch Area: Burton on Trent, StaffordshireProject EngineerLocation: Burton-on-TrentContract type: Permanent, Full TimeHours of work: Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pmSalary: £40,000 per annumAbout the role:We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in the manufacturing sector for a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join their site in Burton-on-Trent.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading and delivering improvement projects, working closely with production and engineering teams to enhance site efficiency and performance. You'll take the lead on project planning, execution, and commissioning - ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.Key responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end project management: planning, monitoring, execution, and handover
  • Support packaging and site improvement initiatives in a hands-on project role
  • Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety, Quality, Hygiene, and compliance
  • Manage time, cost, resources, and risk throughout each project
  • Liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Ensure projects meet audit standards and support a culture of continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
  • Previous experience in a similar process or project engineering role (ideally within food, FMCG, or manufacturing)
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and quality systems (e.g. BRC, HACCP)
  • Confident using Excel, PowerPoint, and project planning software
  • Level 2 Food Safety (minimum), HACCP 2 (working towards Level 3)
  • Yellow Belt trained (Green Belt desirable)
  • Flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach
How to apply:
  • Call Charlie on
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