Overview
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.
What You\'ll Be Doing as Mechanical Project Engineer
* 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, or equivalent)
* Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapEx delivery
* Proficient in both 2D 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 Healthcare cycle to work & EV schemes
o Death in Service (3x annual 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
Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career with a consultancy that values innovation, flexibility, and professional growth.
To find out more about Progressive please visit (url removed)
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 OC(phone number removed).
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