Packaging Project Manager

ITS Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing packaging company is searching for a skilled Project Engineer to drive productivity and efficiency in sales and installations. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and at least three years of project management experience, particularly in food manufacturing.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Financial bonus

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least three years of project management experience.
• Engineering or technical background required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate on factory layouts and installation processes.
• Act as a liaison between machinery suppliers and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Packaging Project Engineer

360 Role in Sales, Service, Installation

My client is an independent, fast-growing packaging company specializing in machinery sales, service, and installation. The company has expanded throughout the UK and into Europe, creating a need for a Project Engineer.

As a Project Engineer, you should have an engineering or technical background. Your goal is to increase productivity and efficiency by working closely with sales teams on site, designing, and planning for production.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating on factory layouts of various sizes, and taking ownership of installation and commissioning processes.

Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience. However, experienced engineers within the packaging sector with some project management experience, especially those with a background in food manufacturing or similar environments, will also be considered.

Core Tasks

• Visiting clients for initial engineering clarification
• Identifying potential bottlenecks and providing solutions
• Acting as the link between machinery suppliers and clients

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering qualification
• At least three years of project management experience

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Financial bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Input into improvement initiatives
• Enhanced pension scheme (with service-based increases)
• Medical insurance

As the company grows, benefits will be reviewed.

Relevant previous roles include: Project Engineer, Packaging Machinery, Sales Engineer, Service Engineer, Technical Support, Account Manager, M&E, Multi-Skilled Engineer.

Career growth opportunities

Potential for progression to multi-skilled engineer positions.

For more details, please contact Mark Jones at 01432 808500 or 07425 303776, or email [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your CV and interest in this position.