Salary: £48,162.29 + 10% company bonus + private medical insuranceLocation: Darlington, with occasional travel to our Morley siteReporting to: UK Head of Engineering
What’s in it for you?
- Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our kitchen products
- Flexible holidays: Buy up to five additional days through our holiday purchase scheme
- Health & wellbeing support: 24/7 access to a virtual GP and employee assistance programme
- Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with 200+ high-street brands
- Refer a Friend scheme
- A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed and encouraged
What you’ll be doing
As a Project Engineer, you’ll:
- Coordinate and deliver capital investment (CapEx) projects across UK manufacturing sites
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
- Work closely with engineering, production, and operational teams to understand site needs and develop practical solutions
- Support the development of project scopes, technical specifications, and supplier selection
- Engage and manage OEMs, contractors, and suppliers throughout project delivery
- Monitor project progress, budgets, risks, and timelines, escalating issues where needed
- Ensure all work complies with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines engineering understanding with a strong project mindset. You’ll ideally have:
- Experience in an engineering or project-based role within a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to capital projects such as new equipment installation, modifications, or upgrades
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders
- A structured, organised approach to planning and problem-solvingGood awareness of health and safety requirements in an industrial setting
- A degree in Engineering (or a related discipline) is preferred but not essential
- Familiarity with tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
You’ll be successful in this role by living our values
- Care – building strong relationships, working collaboratively, and supporting others to succeed
- Inspire – communicating clearly, taking ownership, and contributing ideas that move us forward
- Deliver – managing projects effectively and ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget
About Magnet
At Magnet, we’ve been shaping the heart of the home for over 100 years. From award-winning kitchen designs to UK-based manufacturing, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading specialist kitchen providers. But our real strength is our people; their passion and commitment help us deliver exceptional products every day.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re excited to work on meaningful engineering projects and be part of a business that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview, please let us know; we’re happy to help.
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