Project Engineer in Preston, Lancashire
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Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK
Salary: £40,000 pa depending on experience.
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Gafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers and a strong investment program.
About you role:
This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of minor works projects across the manufacturing, utilities and infrastructure environment.
Working within a dynamic FMCG environment, you'll take ownership for the delivery of minor works projects including the associated contractor and supplier management, project tracking and cost control - whilst ensuring all compliance and safety standards are adhered to.
This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that requires strong organisation, communication, and commercial awareness. Working hours could be flexible on discussion to ensure weekend installations work can be carried out where required.
If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for this role from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who are currently working in the UK.
This role would suit a junior Project engineer looking for their next role or an experienced manufacturing engineer looking to step in to their first project role.
Key responsibilities:
As a project engineer your responsibilities will include:
People management: Effectively manage a diverse team of engineers, managing shifts, holidays and training to deliver an effective maintenance program to the business.
Project delivery: Build and deliver an effective project plan using MSP to control resources. Holding project meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required. Delivering projects on time and in full including testing, commissioning and project handover documentation.
Stakeholder management: Work with Engineering, production, quality and external providers to build a cooperative approach to ensure successful project delivery.
System Administration: Maintain and update all project files, tests and certification and update information to load into the site CMMS.
Process Improvement: Drive efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best practice within the project remit.About you:
Skills and Qualifications required for this role:
Either Mechanical / electrical / Chemical engineering qualification - Essential
Experience of taking the lead in engineering project activities- Essential
Proven experience of using project management software such as MSP - Essential
Experience of working within the food manufacturing sector - Desirable
Strong communication and presentation skills - Essential
UK Driving License - Desirable
Strong IT & Numerical skills - Essential
Ability to work independently and use initiative - Essential
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail - Essential
Experience in a fast-moving engineering environment - EssentialBenefits:
Competitive salary
Support to develop your career and grow with the company, including in-house and accredited qualifications
Be part of a family-oriented culture
Free parking and onsite canteen serving fresh hot meals each day
Play a key role in delivering quality products nationwide.If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Installation Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, FMCG Engineering, Electrical Engineer, may also be suitable for this role
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Preston
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- PROJECT, Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering, Project Engineering