Project Engineer

Charlie Bigham's | B-Corp; Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlie Bigham's is seeking a Projects Engineer for our Wells site to deliver Kitchen Improvement Projects and maintain service levels. You will lead projects, engage with cross-functional teams, and implement improvements to support growth and reliability.

The role requires experience in a chilled food environment and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem solving on site.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent mechanical and electrical certificate.
• 17th Edition electrical knowledge.
• Experience in food production engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects to support Kitchen Improvement Activities.
• Engage with cross functional teams to research, ideate and implement projects to support growth.
• Investigate and find solutions to common site issues.
• Support Kitchen and Utilities Engineers to maintain service levels.
• Create and deliver presentations to management and operational teams.

Skills

Good communicator

Team player

IT knowledge

Decision maker

Logical thinker

Education

NVQ3 Mechanical and Electrical certificate

17th Edition

Food production engineering experience

Job description

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Projects Engineer to deliver Kitchen Improvement Projects to support service levels on our Wells site.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and deliver a range of projects to support Kitchen Improvement Activities
• Engage with cross functional teams to research, ideate and implement projects to support growth
• Investigate and find solutions to common issues across the site
• Support Kitchen and Utilities Engineers as required to ensure service levels are maintained
• Create and deliver presentations to management and operational Teams
• Deliver training and support to Operational and Engineering teams to support project delivery
• Review project performance and report to senior team

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

• Work with the Kitchen Operation and Engineering Teams to create solutions to common issues
• Engage with All functions of the business to deliver change
• Create a network of support resources to future proof the growth of the Kitchen
• Reporting of key milestones, activities and upcoming events on a scheduled basis

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Maintain a safe working environment for all people on site in compliance with
• Follow all engineering health and safety procedures.
• Be involved in the health and safety team and carry out health and safety

PEOPLE

• Effective communication through formal and informal engagement with operational staff.
• To participate in meetings/trials where engineering input is required.
• Engage and support operational Teams to improve outputs and reduce defects and operational inefficiencies

QUALITY/TECHNICAL STANDARDS

• Maintain machinery in a working order in compliance with quality and technical requirements.
• Follow technical procedures related to general maintenance on site.
• Work closely with hygiene team to ensure proper cleaning procedures are followed.
• Engage with cross functional Teams to reduce food safety risks and maintain exceptional quality standards

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Assist and support the NFD team with trials and equipment solutions where necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience

• Previous experience of working in an FMG chilled environment
• Experience of working in a customer-focussed environment

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical certificate (NVQ3 or equivalent)
• 17th Edition
• Food production engineering experience

Skills

• Good communicator
• Team player
• IT knowledge
• Decision maker
• Logical thinker

Attributes

• Flexible
• Able to work under pressure
• Versatile
• Attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Trustworthy
• Team player