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Base Pay Range
Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance.
We’re recruiting for a Packaging-focused Mechanical Project Engineer to join a Global EPC Consultancy delivering projects ranging from £250K to £40M. This hybrid role, based at Burton-on-Trent, offers a dynamic mix of mechanical design, supplier management, and full project lifecycle delivery – from feasibility through to commissioning.
Industries We Welcome
Candidates from automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCG, logistics, supply chain, food & drink, or machinery manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply. If you’ve worked on capital equipment, production lines, or bespoke machinery, your experience is highly relevant.
Key Responsibilities
* Mechanical and process design of packaging and production lines
* Supplier selection, tender analysis, and cost control
* Site installation, commissioning, and performance trials
* Compliance with CDM, PUWER, and Machinery Directive legislation
Candidate Profile
* Background in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNC, or HND)
* Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapEx delivery
* Proficient in 2D CAD (3D CAD desirable)
* Valid UK driving licence
* Strong problem‑solving, stakeholder engagement, and adaptability
Package & Benefits
* Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance
* Location: Burton-on-Trent (Hybrid: 2‑3 days/week in office) – easily commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Tamworth, Lichfield, East and North Birmingham, Cannock, Stafford, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch, Uttoxeter, Swadlincote, Nuneaton, and Hinckley
* 4% employer pension contribution
* BUPA private healthcare
* Cycle to Work & EV schemes
* Death in Service (3x salary)
* Simply Health & Working Away Allowance
Desired Skills and Experience
Mechanical design, project engineering, packaging machinery, capital equipment, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, commissioning, CapEx delivery, automation, CDM, PUWER, Machinery Directive, stakeholder engagement, FMCG, pharmaceutical, automotive, logistics, supply chain, food & drink.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com.
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales.
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