Overview
Mechanical Project Engineer role at Progressive
This range is provided by Progressive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Mechanical Project Engineer - Packaging Machinery
Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance | Hybrid - Burton-on-Trent
Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer seeking autonomy, variety, and exposure to high-value capital projects?
Join a growing consultancy delivering packaging and production line projects ranging from £250K to £40M. This hybrid Mechanical Project Engineer role offers a dynamic mix of mechanical design, supplier management, and full project delivery - from feasibility through to commissioning.
Responsibilities
* Designing mechanical and process systems for packaging and production lines
* Managing suppliers, tender analysis, and cost control
* Overseeing site installation, commissioning, and performance trials
* Ensuring compliance with CDM, PUWER, and Machinery Directive legislation
Machinery Experience We Value
We’re especially keen to hear from candidates with mechanical design and project engineering experience in:
* Mechanical Process Systems for Manufacturing, Production, Process or Logistics Systems
* Palletizers, Case Packers & Conveyors Systems
* Bespoke / special purpose machinery
* Capital equipment and automation systems
What We're Looking For
* Background in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNC/ HND)
* Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapEx delivery
* Proficient in both 2D CAD and 3D CAD design and modelling
* Valid UK driving licence
* Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Industries We Welcome
Candidates from automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCG, logistics, supply chain, food & drink, or machinery manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply. Experience with production lines, packaging systems, or bespoke machinery is highly relevant.
What’s On Offer
* Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance
* Location: Burton-on-Trent (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week in office)
* Benefits:
o 4% employer pension contribution
o BUPA private healthcare
o Cycle to Work & EV schemes
o Death in Service (3x salary)
o Simply Health & Working Away Allowance
Commutable From
Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Tamworth, Lichfield, East/North Birmingham, Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Hinckley
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management
* Industries: Manufacturing
Progressive Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
For more information about Progressive, please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com.
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