Project Engineer

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver best-in-class engineering projects across sites. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant STEM subject and project management experience within an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include budget management and supporting continuous improvement. The role offers competitive pay, a company car, an annual bonus, and many other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Company car

Annual bonus - up to 10%

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject (Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science) or equivalent industry experience.
• Project Management experience/qualification; within FMCG Environment desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects on time and within budget to high standards.
• Manage project budgets and ensure adherence to project management processes.
• Support continuous improvement activities across systems and the business.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Understanding Engineering drawings

Use of MS Project

Education

Degree in STEM subject

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes :

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Project Engineer

Droitwich or Severnside

Permanent Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join us at our Muller Milk & Ingredients business, to be based from either Severnside GL10 2DG or Droitwich WR9 0LW. A full UK drivers licence is required, due to travel and project delivery across our sites, as required.

The purpose of a Project Engineer within Muller is to deliver best in class engineering projects to support the goals of the business vision in alignment with the OGSM strategic plan. You will be delivering engineering projects on time, in budget to a high quality standard.

Key responsibilities

• Play an active part in continuously improving our systems and business and support improvement activities / events within all areas
• Have awareness of Total Cost of Ownership to deliver the appropriate fit for purpose solution
• Ensure project budgets are closely controlled ensuring forecast spend is apparent at all times from concept to closure
• Coaching and mentoring of site leadership teams with overall end to end management of minor capital projects
• Management and adherence to the Muller project management process and investment process for technical investment within the Muller Group (major capitals and minor in non-manufacturing environments)
• Ensure all project completion and handover documentation are submitted to the relevant site teams
• Support the wider project team to deliver the OGSM of the business

Key skills & experience

• Degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject (Engineering / Physics / Maths / Science) or equivalent industry experience
• Project Management experience / qualification; within FMCG Environment desirable
• Use of Project Management systems (e.g. MS Project)
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings
• Effective communication (oral / written) skills
• Ability to operate across all levels within the business
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's in it for you?

• Working within a globally recognised company that offers long term career opportunities and stability
• Competitive pay
• Company car
• Annual bonus - up to 10%
• Free on site parking
• Supportive working environment
• Pension scheme
• 4 x life assurance & health care cover
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Access to rewards platform proving numerous discounts across various retailers

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ