Graduate Project Delivery Engineer

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Company Healthcare

Death in Service Insuance

Long Term Illness Benefit

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training and mentorship from an

experienced engineers and project m

managers.

Exposure to mechanical, electrical, &

production environments.

Career development opportunities

Hands‑on experience in real project

delivery and manufacturing operations.

Free Barista Coffee Machine

Free Parking

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd invites applications for a Graduate Engineer to join our Projects Delivery team in a hybrid role based near Dundalk, Ireland. You will support planning, coordination and execution of engineering projects across the facility, working with mechanical, electrical and production teams to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or General Engineering degree, and up to 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical/Mech/Elect manufacturing engineering degree is required.
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of experience in engineering projects.
• Interest in project delivery, production planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engineering and production projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines and trackers.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical and production teams.
• Prepare project documentation and update stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Scheduling

MS Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering degree (Mech/Elect)

Tools

MS Excel

Scheduling tools

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Role Purpose

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer to join our Projects Delivery team. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and execution of production and engineering projects across the facility. The role involves working closely with mechanical, electrical, and production teams to develop schedules, track progress, and ensure successful delivery of project milestones.

This position is ideal for a graduate with a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or General Engineering degree who is eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Support the planning and delivery of engineering and production projects.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, timelines, and progress trackers.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and production teams to ensure alignment on project requirements.
• Monitor project progress and report on risks, delays, or issues.

Production Scheduling & Planning

• Assist in preparing and updating production schedules.
• Analyse workflow, capacity, and resource requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production efficiency.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Work with engineering teams on mechanical and electrical components used in production.
• Assist in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and process improvements where required.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare project documentation, reports, and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, changes, and approvals.
• Support compliance with quality, safety, and engineering standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem‑solving discussions.
• Support communication between departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with scheduling tools is an advantage.
• Interest in mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 1 year of experience (internships/placements included).
• Strong interest in project delivery, production planning, and engineering operations.

What We Offer

• Company Pension
• Company Healthcare
• Death in Service Insuance
• Long Term Illness Benefit
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full training and mentorship from experienced engineers and project managers.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and production environments.
• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Hands‑on experience in real project delivery and manufacturing operations.
• Free Barista Coffee Machine
• Free Parking