Project Engineer

Acu-IT.net; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description
Project Engineer

We are recruiting at our Manchester site for a Project Engineer on a permanent basis.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a business thats driving the future of dairy? At Mller, were looking for a dynamic Project Engineer to deliver best in class engineering projects to support the goals of the business vision in alignment with the OGSM strategic plan.

Why Join Mller?

Mller UK & Ireland is part of a leading European dairy company, employing over 31,000 people across the continent. We produce a wide range of branded and private-label dairy products, and our milk comes from 1,300 British farmers. Mller is consistently ranked in the top 20 of The Grocers Top 100 Biggest Brands.

This role sits within our Mller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) business unit, and youll be part of an established central engineering team operating across six flagship locations, from Bellshill in Scotland to Bridgwater in Somerset. Our key hub sites are in Manchester and Droitwich. We have an exciting agenda in manufacturing and engineering, and as the business continues to grow, were delivering strong performance in health & safety, quality, and customer service.

What Youll Do
Be a Partner:

Work closely with Site Directors, becoming a strategic partner in driving capital investments that align with long-term site goals and innovations.

Deliver Exciting Projects:

Lead engineering capital projects focused on key agendas in our world-class factories, including:

1. Capacity & Growth
2. Automation & Productivity
3. Net Zero: Energy reduction and decarbonization
4. Site Resilience: Asset replacement and obsolescence management
5. Facilities & Infrastructure

Shape the Future:

With a well-funded 5-year plan, the work youll lead is varied and exciting, providing the opportunity to drive transformative change in a dynamic environment.

Own the Process:

Lead the project pipeline from initial concept to project completion while ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance, and efficiency.

Health, Safety & GMP:

Ensure all projects are delivered with a strong focus on health and safety, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain the highest standards of quality across our sites.

Flexible Leadership:

While your focus will be on specific sites, your expertise will also support our multi-site network, making you a key player across our business.

Drive Change:

Embrace the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of the FMCG industry and lead projects that not only improve operations but also inspire continuous improvement and innovation.

What Were Looking For

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred), or relevant qualifications and experience in project management.
• Experience in project engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally in FMCG or food and beverage. Candidates from other fast-paced or regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, paper, process, or chemical will also be considered.
• Strong leadership, governance, and process management skills, with the ability to manage complex capital projects.
• Passion for working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker who is as comfortable with high-level planning as they are with day-to-day execution.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality, with experience implementing GMP standards.

What can we offer you?

• A Competitive salary & Benefits Package
• Enrolment into our company bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme- contribution matched up to 8%
• Access to the Mller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Career progression opportunities