Our client is a specialist design and manufacturing company with a long record of repeat business with some excellent blue-chip clients. We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their modern manufacturing facility based in Gloucester, where you will be part of an enthusiastic, hard-working team that really looks out for each other. 

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to play a key part in the company’s future growth.

Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the design, manufacture, and delivery of automation projects
• Full accountability for the performance of your projects, from both a financial and timing perspective.
• Providing the first point of contact for your customers
• Liaising with suppliers as well as mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing colleagues to achieve project deliverables
• Support the installation and commissioning of equipment on customer sites both within the UK and abroad.
• Regular site and supplier visits
• Ensuring conformance to all applicable legislative and customer standards
• Support in the preparation of technical documentation including CE

Requirements:

• A Project Engineer capable of taking direct control of a range of projects with a value of up to several million pounds.
• A minimum HNC-qualified engineer (mechanical or controls), with experience in automation, robotics, and conveying 
• Capacity to represent the company amongst global businesses, maintaining relationships and company reputation.
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Excellent problem-solving, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects at once.
• Related industry experience (food, pharmaceutical, or automotive) preferred
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good technical background
• Must be highly ambitious, motivated and able to use own initiative

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday 
• Pension
• Early finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus opportunity

Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 depending on experience 

Hours: Mon - Thurs (8-5 pm) Friday (8-3 pm) 

If you would like to apply for this opportunity or to find out more, please call Naya on 0777 887 2283 or email Naya@optimal-recruitment.co.uk