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Based - Lifton, Devon, PL16 0BB
Salary up to £48,500 per annum
At Premier Foods, home to iconic brands including Ambrosia, Mr Kipling, Bisto, and Batchelors, we're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Engineering team at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of site investment projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering excellence programmes across one of our key manufacturing sites.
The Role
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider Engineering team, you'll help deliver CAPEX projects, drive continuous improvement activity, and support the development of a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment. You'll be involved from project conception through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the delivery of site CAPEX and engineering improvement projects
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve OEE, reduce waste and improve energy performance
- Working with engineering, production, and CI teams to deliver site priorities
- Managing supplier and contractor relationships throughout project delivery
- Supporting site shutdown planning and project execution
- Championing safety, quality, and engineering best practice
- Ensuring successful project handovers into operations and maintenance teams
- Supporting audits and maintaining an audit-ready environment
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What We're Looking For
- Engineering qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Experience within a food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and equipment
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- A proactive, continuous improvement mindset
CAD and Microsoft Project experience would be advantageous but not essential
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Our Benefits Include
- Salary up to £48,500 per annum
- Company pension up to 7.5%
- Life assurance
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Sharesave scheme
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
- Career development opportunities
At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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