Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Project Engineer in Carlisle. Lead key investment projects, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality standards in food processing operations. This role offers excellent career growth opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects like installations and upgrades.
• Manage project governance and supplier activities.
• Oversee contractors and site safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Life Cycle

Continuous Improvement

Tools

MS Office

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer

Location: Carlisle, On Site

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer at 2 Sisters Food Group's Carlisle site, you will lead key investment projects to future-proof and upgrade our food processing operations. This includes installing, moving, and upgrading machinery as well as facilitating site extensions. You will manage large budgets, coordinate closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth within one of the UK's leading food manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting engineering projects such as installations and site upgrades




• Manage project governance: meetings, documentation, procurement, and time lines




• Coordinate supplier activities including hygiene, FAT/SAT, and PUWUR




• Raise CAPEX paperwork and manage supplier quotes




• Oversee contractors, permits, and site safety compliance




• Build strong relationships through collaboration with operations managers and production teams

About You

If you are an engineer with a background in manufacturing environments and are comfortable in managing projects this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in project engineering through driving continuous improvement and innovation within a fast-paced food production environment.

Key Skills/Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office




• Knowledge of engineering life cycle and maintenance practises




• Knowledge of project management tools such as PRINCE2 is advantageous

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme




• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year




• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails




• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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