Project Engineer

Potter & Moore; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Benefits platform

Job summary

Potter & Moore Innovations is seeking a hands-on Project Engineer to lead electrical, automation, and machinery projects across our beauty and personal care manufacturing and packaging operations. The role is based in Peterborough, with regular travel to Tiverton, requiring strong skills in HACCP/GMP compliance and machinery integration.

You will drive design, installation and modification of control systems, participate in commissioning, and support continuous improvement across production

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical or Project Engineer in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or beauty & personal care.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed machinery and packaging equipment.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation projects for production and packaging machinery, including installation, commissioning, upgrades and modifications.
• Manage high-speed filling, capping, labeling and cartoning line projects, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production and quality teams to design and implement improvements.
• Support troubleshooting and fault-finding during project rollouts to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Design, install and modify electrical control panels, wiring and schematics.
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and other automation systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).

Skills

Electrical

Automation

Project management

PLC programming

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

Project Engineer - Potter & Moore Innovations The Creightons Plc group is made up of a select group of brands specialising in the creation of high-quality personal care and beauty products for the consumer and trade market. Potter + Moore Innovations Ltd is the key trading company based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and focuses on the design, manufacture and distribution of product in its three key operating functions; Brands (owned), Private Label Supply and Contract Manufacturing. Our customer base ranges from key multiple drugstore, grocery and fashion retailers to premium brands and are supplied throughout the UK and growing international markets. We have a reputation for exceptional customer service, consistently leading the way forward in product and brand development and manufacturing resulting in Creightons Plc not only leading the way but setting standards. Role Description We are seeking a hands‑on Project Engineer to lead and support electrical, automation, and machinery projects across our beauty and personal care manufacturing and packaging operations. This role requires experience with high-speed machinery, packaging equipment and fabrication, alongside strong skills in electrical systems and programming. The Project Engineer will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with hygiene and quality standards. The role is based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel required to our Tiverton, Devon site. Role Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and automation projects for production and packaging machinery, including installation, commissioning, upgrades and modifications.
• Manage high-speed filling, capping, labeling and cartoning line projects, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production and quality teams to design and implement improvements.
• Support troubleshooting and fault‑finding during project rollouts to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Design, install and modify electrical control panels, wiring and schematics.
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs and other automation systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Ensure compliance with electrical, safety and hygiene standards (including GMP and ISO requirements).
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support continuous improvement initiatives as part of projects.
• Oversee or support fabrication of custom machinery, guards, fixtures and automation components.
• Interpret technical drawings and contribute to engineering solutions tailored for production needs.
• Use CAD and programming tools to support machine automation, optimisation and modification projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electrical drawings, programmes and project records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, cost reduction and product quality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams, technicians and operators.
• Experience & Qualifications Experience
• Proven experience as an Electrical or Project Engineer in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or beauty & personal care.
• Hands‑on experience with high-speed machinery and packaging equipment.
• Expertise in electrical fault‑finding, installation and maintenance.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and automation systems.
• Ability to support or oversee fabrication and modification of machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and hygiene/GMP regulations.
• Experience with servo systems, drives, sensors and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with beauty and personal care manufacturing equipment (filling, capping, labeling, cartoning).
• Exposure to CAD software, engineering programming tools and automation design.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Qualifications
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related discipline.
• Personal Attributes
• Practical, hands‑on problem solver with attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, production and quality teams.
• Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety and reliability.
• What We Can Offer You
• Competitive salary and benefits: life assurance, employee assistance programme, employee benefits platform and more.
• Dynamic work environment: be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Career growth: clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Inclusive culture: join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
• Impactful work: contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community and industry.
• Other Details REF-225 933 Seniority Level
• Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type
• Full‑time
• Job Function
• Production, Engineering and Project Management
• Industries
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
  We are seeking a hands‑on Project Engineer to lead and support electrical, automation, and machinery projects across our beauty and personal care manufacturing and packaging operations. This role requires experience with high-speed machinery, packaging equipment and fabrication, alongside strong skills in electrical systems and programming. The Project Engineer will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with hygiene and quality standards. The role is based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, with regular travel required to our Tiverton, Devon site., Proven experience as an Electrical or Project Engineer in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or beauty & personal care.
• Hands‑on experience with high-speed machinery and packaging equipment.
• Expertise in electrical fault‑finding, installation and maintenance.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs and automation systems.
• Ability to support or oversee fabrication and modification of machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and hygiene/GMP regulations.
• Experience with servo systems, drives, sensors and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with beauty and personal care manufacturing equipment (filling, capping, labeling, cartoning).
• Exposure to CAD software, engineering programming tools and automation design.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies., HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related discipline., Practical, hands‑on problem solver with attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, production and quality teams.
• Proactive, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety and reliability.
  We are seeking a hands‑on Project Engineer to lead and support electrical, automation, and machinery projects across our beauty and personal care manufacturing and packaging operations.
  Competitive salary and benefits: life assurance, employee assistance programme, employee benefits platform and more.
  Dynamic work environment: be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
  Career growth: clear career pathways, mentorship opportunities and the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
  Inclusive culture: join a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
  Impactful work: contribute to meaningful projects that have a real impact on our customers, community and industry.