Projects Engineer

Manchester, Greater Manchester Zest Projects Engineer Monday - Friday Days £60,000 Manchester Key Responsibilities * Lead engineering and capital projects from concept and specification through to installation, commissioning and handover. * Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines and delivery plans. * Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical engineering solutions. * Manage contractors, suppliers and engineering partners throughout project delivery. * Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within agreed budgets. * Produce and maintain project documentation, risk assessments, technical specifications and progress reports. * Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery, production equipment and site infrastructure. * Identify opportunities to improve OEE, productivity, yield, energy efficiency and equipment reliability. * Ensure engineering projects comply with relevant food safety, hygiene, health & safety and legislative requirements. * Coordinate planned shutdowns and minimise disruption to production. * Monitor project performance, resolve issues and provide regular updates to management. * Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Qualifications: * Minimum NVQ level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience. * Proven experience in a projects role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. To find out more please click 'Apply' or contact Niall Carter on (phone number removed) or at (url removed). Zest are food manufacturing recruitment specialists, who offer a more thorough and reliable recruitment service within the food and drink industry. Zest… a thorough approach to recruitment. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)