Plant/Project Engineer

Butler Rose Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Electrically Biased Plant / Project Engineer to support an established Exeter-based manufacturer. This key role emphasizes equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and project management. Candidates should have a relevant HNC and engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £52,000 - £55,000, an excellent benefits package, and a stable, permanent role with a focus on work-life balance, working Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Healthcare

Enhanced pension

Leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes and write maintenance procedures.
• Experience with CAD, automation systems, and OEE data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify, specify, source, and purchase new machines and equipment.
• Create and manage project plans for machine moves and equipment installations.
• Supervise contractors and ensure delivery to time and cost.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical expertise

Experience with CAD

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Multi-skilled in electrical and mechanical disciplines

Education

HNC in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

Plant / Project Engineer

Location: Exeter
Salary: £52,000 - £55,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Day Shift)
Recruitment Partner: Butler Rose

Butler Rose are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established Exeter-based manufacturer for an Electrically Biased Plant / Project Engineer. This is a key, permanent role within the business, supporting the maintenance, improvement, and future development of manufacturing equipment, plant services, buildings, and infrastructure.

Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, driving continuous improvement, and supporting capital and improvement projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, specify, source, and purchase new machines and equipment
• Create and manage project plans for machine moves, equipment installations, improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors, ensuring delivery to time and cost while adhering to company and H&S standards
• Carry out plant engineering activities across electrical infrastructure, buildings, and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision
• Identify and implement cost reduction, reliability, and method improvement opportunities
• Provide technical expertise through data analysis, planning, and execution to improve equipment availability and asset utilisation
• Drive reliability excellence (REX) initiatives on critical equipment
• Identify root causes of recurring faults and reduce downtime through reliability improvements
• Support maintenance teams with fault finding across plant and equipment
• Purchase parts and equipment, manage receipts, and raise purchase requisitions
• Create and maintain technical documentation for new and existing equipment

Requirements

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Controls Engineering
• Minimum of 1 year's relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  (Development opportunities may be available for candidates with alternative engineering qualifications and experience)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and write maintenance procedures
• Experience with CAD, automation systems, CMMS, or ERP systems would be advantageous
• Ability to collect and analyse Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; awareness of Microsoft Project
• Multi-skilled experience across electrical and mechanical disciplines would be an advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of £52,000 - £55,000
• Excellent benefits package including healthcare, enhanced pension and leave entitlement
• Stable, permanent role within a well-established manufacturer
• Day shift, Monday to Friday - excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to play a key role in site-wide engineering and improvement projects

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.