About The Job
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 national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers and running 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 of the delivery of minor works projects, including contractor and supplier management, project tracking and cost control – while 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 can be carried out where required.
Key Responsibilities
* 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. Hold project meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required. Deliver 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 – Essential
Benefits
* 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
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