Operations Project Engineer

halma; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-start & finish times

9-day fortnight

Hybrid office/home working

Training & professional development

Employee Bonus Scheme

Pension (10.5%)

Share scheme (Halma)

Job summary

Apollo is seeking a Project Engineer to drive automation, lead major operations projects and explore the use of AI tools within the Operations function. You will influence design, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage end-to-end project delivery from opportunity to handover.

The role involves travel and a flexible, hybrid working setup with opportunities to work both in the office and remotely. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and contribute to safer, smarter manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strategic vision and collaborative approach.
• Ability to operate autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion and tenacity to drive complex projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Automate processes and lead major operations projects (manufacturing transfers, site developments).
• Introduce digital tools such as AI within Operations.
• Own project lifecycle from opportunity development to installation and handover.

Skills

Strategic vision

Autonomy

Communication

Relationship-building

Planning & prioritisation

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. At Apollo we make smart devices that keep people safe from fire every second of every day. We're proud of our reputation for being a leading global manufacturer and to support our growth ambitions we're constantly evolving our manufacturing processes.

As a Project Engineer your primary focus will be on the development and introduction of new automation however there will also be opportunities work on other projects such as product transfers, assisting in site redevelopments and the application of AI within our business.

Although you will have no direct reports your role will be highly influential within Apollo. As we continue to automate our existing products you will need to apply lessoned learned and knowledge gained to both these projects and to the development of our future product ranges. You will be key a part of the team advising on mechanical design nuances and electronic component layout to best optimise the final design for automated assembly.

Collaborating with stakeholders throughout Apollo you will identify opportunities for automation, develop the business cases and present them to the Board for approval. You will own the entire life cycle of the project from opportunity development and vendor selection through to installation and handover to our Shopfloor teams.

You will work closely with the Test Solutions team, who will provide the expertise required to automate the testing of our products broadening your knowledge base. In return you will help them to grow by passing on your project management experience and understanding of how working with vendors can allow us to magnify the impact we can have on the business when delivering automation.

Within this role there is an expectation of travel, staying away from home during the working week. The extent of this travel will vary with each project and will depend upon the locations of the suppliers that you select along with the complexity of the project.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Automation
• Major Operations projects (such as manufacturing transfers, site developments etc.)
• Introduction of digital tools (such as AI) within the Operations function

What you will need to succeed:

• A strategic vision combined with a well-organised and collaborative approach.
• The ability to operate autonomously and manage a range of priorities.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Passion and tenacity to drive complex projects from start to finish.

If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

We are happy to talk flexible working.

Just so you know, we review CV's as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.

Benefits Package *Role dependant

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:

• Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) *
• Optional 9-day fortnight*
• 50/50 office and home working*
• Buying/selling holiday
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave
• Training and professional development
• Employee Bonus Scheme*
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)
• Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) *
• BUPA for eligible employees*
• Health cash plan - contribution towards health care costs
• EAP Workplace options
• Life insurance - 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents
• Long service awards and additional holiday
• 24/7 support health line
• Cycle to work scheme
• Participation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable events
• Benefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner
• Free electric car charging
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen

We do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered.