Engineering Project Lead - FMCG, Automation & Growth

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Staff discount platform

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller is seeking a hands‑on engineering leader in Skelmersdale to drive high‑profile capital projects across a major FMCG site. You’ll influence senior site leadership and oversee delivery from concept through to commissioning, balancing cost, schedule and risk.

The role requires a degree in engineering and a track record of delivering capital projects in manufacturing, with strong stakeholder management and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver CAPEX projects within a manufacturing setting, ideally FMCG, food, beverage or dairy.
• Manage budgets, timelines, contractors and project risks.
• Operate in live production environments with minimal disruption.

Job description

Müller is seeking a hands‑on engineering leader in Skelmersdale to drive high‑profile capital projects across a major FMCG site. You’ll influence senior site leadership and oversee delivery from concept through to commissioning, balancing cost, schedule and risk.

The role requires a degree in engineering and a track record of delivering capital projects in manufacturing, with strong stakeholder management and a passion for operational excellence.