The Role:
- We are looking for a highly capable Project Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of design and build of our new Coldstore Warehouse facility located near Bristol.
- This role will oversee the project from concept to completion, develop robust Planned Preventative
- Maintenance (PPM) systems and ensure the engineering aspects within our Warehouse are safe, reliable and aligned to business objectives.
- You will have experience of bringing to life warehouse automation, be self motivated and able to work autonomously.
- A team player who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- You'll have an eye for detail and be able to bring ideas to life within budget and timescale constraints.
- This role is based at our Bristol site site and will require regular visits our Trowbridge head office as well as occasional travel across the UK and to Europe.
- A company car is provided so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects from initial scoping and design through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Develop engineering solutions that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency and capacity.
- Manage contractors, suppliers, and specialist partners to ensure safe and effective project delivery.
- Produce technical drawings, specifications and project documentation where required. Engineering Team Leadership:
- Build, manage, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
- Establish clear standards, KPIs, and operating procedures.
- Lead daily engineering meetings to support workload planning and issue resolution.
- Implement a structured, data-driven PPM strategy aligned to asset criticality.
- Ensure legal compliance for all equipment and statutory engineering requirements.
- Monitor asset performance and drive reliability improvements.
- Champion a proactive continuous improvement culture.
- Manage engineering budgets, spares, and cost control.
- Ensure all engineering activity meets the highest health & safety and food safety standards.
About You
- - Experience setting up and managing PPM programmes
- - Leadership experience within logistics and distribution
- - Strong understanding of engineering best practice and regulatory compliance
- - Competent in project planning, budgeting, and contractor management
- - Strong communication and influencing skills
- - Collaborative and hands-on leadership style
- - Able to find practical solutions to problems
- - Proactive and calm under pressure
- - Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- - UK driving licence
Desirable
- - Recognised apprenticeship or trade background
- - Project management qualification (Prince2/APM)
Company Benefits
- - Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
- - Company car
- - 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays
- - Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave per year
- - Generous discretionary annual bonus scheme
- - Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
- - Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
- - Free parking
- - Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
- - Access to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discounts
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