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 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 ProejctProejct 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 CDMCDM, PUWERPUWER, 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
* PalletizersPalletizers, Case Packers & Conveyors Systems
* Bespoke / special purpose machinery
* Capital equipment and automation systems
What We're Looking For
* Background in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNCHNC, or HNDHND)
* Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapExCapEx delivery
* Proficient in both 2D2D and 3D3D CAD design and modelling
* Valid UK driving licence
* Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Industries We Welcome
Candidates from automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCGFMCG, 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: 2-32-3 days/week in office)
* Benefits:
o 4% employer pension contribution
o BUPABUPA private healthcare
o healthcareCycle to Work & EV EVschemes
o Death in Service (3x 3xsalary)
o Simply Health & Working Away Allowance
Commutable From
Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough,Loughborough Tamworth, Lichfield,Lichfield East/North Birmingham, Cannock,Cannock Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Ashby-Ashbyde-dela-Zouch,Zouch Uttoxeter,Uttoxeter Swadlincote,Swadlincote Nuneaton,Nuneaton Hinckley
HinckleyApply now to take the next step in your engineering career with a consultancy that values innovation, flexibility, and professional growth.
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