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Mechanical Project Engineer - Packaging Machinery
Up to £60,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance | Hybrid - Burton-on-Trent
Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer seeking autonomy, variety, and exposure to high-value capital projects?
Join a growing consultancy delivering packaging and production line projects ranging from £250K to £40M. This hybrid Mechanical Project Engineer role role offers a dynamic mix of mechanical design, supplier management, and full project delivery - from feasibility through to commissioning.
What You'll Be Doing as Mechanical ProejctProejct Engineer
Designing mechanical and process systems for packaging and production lines
Managing suppliers, tender analysis, and cost control
Overseeing site installation, commissioning, and performance trials
Ensuring compliance with CDMCDM, PUWERPUWER, and Machinery Directive legislation
Machinery Experience We Value
We're especially keen to hear from candidates with mechanical design and project engineering experience in:
Mechanical Process Systems for Manufacturing, Production, Process or Logistics Systems
PalletizersPalletizers, Case Packers & Conveyors Systems
Bespoke / special purpose machinery
Capital equipment and automation systems
What We're Looking For
Background in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNCHNC, or HNDHND)
Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapExCapEx delivery
Proficient in both 2D2D and 3D3D CAD design and modelling
Valid UK driving licence
Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Industries We Welcome
Candidates from automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCGFMCG, logistics, supply chain, food & drink, or machinery manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply. Experience with production lines, packaging systems, or bespoke machinery is highly relevant.
What's On Offer
Salary: Up to £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance
Location: Burton-on-Trent (Hybrid: 2-32-3 days/week in office)
Benefits:
4% employer pension contribution
BUPABUPA private healthcare
healthcareCycle to Work & EV EVschemes
Death in Service (3x 3xsalary)
Simply Health & Working Away Allowance
Commutable From
Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough,Loughborough Tamworth, Lichfield,Lichfield East/North Birmingham, Cannock,Cannock Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Ashby-Ashbyde-dela-Zouch,Zouch Uttoxeter,Uttoxeter Swadlincote,Swadlincote Nuneaton,Nuneaton Hinckley
HinckleyApply now to take the next step in your engineering career with a consultancy that values innovation, flexibility, and professional growth.
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