At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting engineering projects and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Premier Foods, home to iconic brands like Ambrosia and Mr Kipling.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values authenticity and supports disability inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on site projects while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in food or manufacturing environments.
The predicted salary is between 48500 - 48500 £ per year.
At Premier Foods, home to iconic brands including Ambrosia, Mr Kipling, Bisto and Batchelors, we're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Engineering team at the Ambrosia Creamery in Lifton, Devon. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of site investment projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and engineering excellence programmes across one of our key manufacturing sites.
The Role
- Working closely with the Project Manager and wider Engineering team, you'll help deliver CAPEX projects, drive continuous improvement activity, and support the development of a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment.
- You'll be involved from project conception through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the delivery of site CAPEX and engineering improvement projects
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve OEE, reduce waste and improve energy performance
- Working with engineering, production and CI teams to deliver site priorities
- Managing supplier and contractor relationships throughout project delivery
- Supporting site shutdown planning and project execution
- Championing safety, quality and engineering best practice
- Ensuring successful project handovers into operations and maintenance teams
- Supporting audits and maintaining an audit‑ready environment
What We’re Looking For
- Engineering qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Experience within a food, FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and equipment
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
- CAD and Microsoft Project experience would be advantageous but not essential
Our Benefits Include:
- Salary up to £48,500 per annum
- Company pension up to 7.5%
- Life assurance
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. We’re proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
Project Engineer in Lifton employer: Premier Foods
Premier Foods is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Worksop where you can grow your career in food safety and quality. With a strong commitment to inclusion and individuality, the company fosters a welcoming culture that values each employee's contributions while providing opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
