Project Engineer in Gloucester

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer with proven experience in this field to join our Engineering team at Gloucester. The site is going through a significant programme of investment in its machines and infrastructure to ensure we are making Ice Cream for years to come. We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to lead major projects which will have a positive contribution to the site’s overall performance. The ideal candidate will have a background in Engineering and will have a track record of leading major projects through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivery of engineering projects from concept through to fully operational status, ensuring all project KPI’s have been met and the success is measurable.
• Develop solutions to improve both uptime and machine reliability across the manufacturing site.
• Use WCM tools and techniques to analyse and optimise equipment performance and condition.
• Work closely with all Engineering team members, including shift engineers to improve machine reliability and OEE.
• Develop Engineering Procedures to ensure best practice for machine maintenance.
• Manage and control contractors involved with aspects of projects ensuring safety and compliance requirements are always met.
• Ensure good management of capex and budget control on all projects to ensure accurate predicted costs and avoid overspend.
• Ensure the timeline of the project is clearly defined and communicated, with projects delivered within the defined timeline.

Key Performance Indicator Drivers:

• OEE, MTBF (Mean time between failure), Minor Stop, Repeat Breakdown Reduction.

Qualifications:

• Qualified in an Engineering Discipline via an Apprenticeship or/and Degree Level.

Skills And Experience:

• Experience of capex and budget controls.
• Lead major projects.
• Management of contractors.
• Ideally continuous manufacturing in a FMCG / Food related industry.
• Knowledge of safe working practices.
• Excellent communication skills and a good level of computer literacy.

Key Attributes:

• Analytical / Logical reasoning.
• Tenacious approach to problems.
• Self-motivated.
• Works on own initiative, as well as Team Player.
• Coaching/Influencing skills.
• Shares learning.
• Integrity.
• Works to and coaches to high standards.
• Clarity of purpose.
• Can work to deadlines.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.