Project Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer in the FMCG sector. This home-based role requires managing machinery installation projects, coordinating with clients and suppliers, and conducting site visits. Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background and experience in project management, with a salary range of £43,000 – £50,000 and excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Health cover

Death in service benefit

3% pension contribution

Pool car for business travel

Qualifications

• Experience managing machinery installation projects in an FMCG environment preferred.
• Skilled at engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end packaging machinery projects from concept to completion.
• Review CAD drawings and technical layouts for machinery integration.
• Conduct site visits and oversee installation and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Engineering background

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Packaging Machinery (FMCG)
Salary: £43,000 – £50,000 + 25 days holiday + Health Cover + Death in Service + 3% Pension + Pool Car/Mileage Reimbursement
Location: Home-based, with 1 day/week in Hereford & UK/International travel
Sector: Packaging Machinery / Capital Equipment / FMCG

About the Company

Our client is a well-established distributor of high-quality packaging machinery, supplying and integrating capital equipment such as labellers, cappers, sealers, and flow-wrappers into production lines for the food and processing industries. Their customers include some of the UK’s most recognised blue-chip food companies, and they work closely with both customers and international equipment suppliers to deliver innovative and reliable packaging solutions.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Project Engineer with a strong engineering background and proven experience managing machinery installation projects within an FMCG environment. This is a varied, hands-on role that will see you working from home, visiting the Hereford office once a week, and regularly attending customer sites both in the UK and overseas.

You will take full ownership of projects ranging from £2m at their largest to £350k on average, managing anything from 6-week to 12-month timelines, often running up to 8 projects concurrently. You will liaise closely with both customers and equipment suppliers, review CAD drawings, assess design layouts, attend site visits, and solve problems quickly and effectively to ensure seamless project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end packaging machinery projects from concept to completion
• Review CAD drawings and technical layouts for machinery integration
• Conduct site visits and oversee installation and commissioning
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project success
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources across multiple concurrent projects
• Identify and resolve technical or logistical challenges efficiently
• Maintain high levels of customer service and build strong client relationships

About You

• Background in engineering and project management
• Experience in capital equipment or machinery installation within an FMCG environment (preferred)
• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor to boardroom
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Confident working independently and managing your own schedule
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel in the UK and overseas

Benefits

• Salary £43,000 – £50,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health cover & death-in-service benefit
• 3% pension contribution
• Use of pool car for business travel or mileage reimbursement
• Flexible home-based role with only 1 day per week required in Hereford

If you’re an experienced Project Engineer looking to work with cutting-edge packaging machinery and high-profile FMCG clients, this is an opportunity to join a respected, growing business with exciting and varied projects.

How to Apply
Please send your CV to daniel@serlimited or call Dan Walton on 01254 781300

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