Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Broughton (Onsite) | Double Day Shifts | Up to £40.13/hr umbrella

Ready to get hands on at the heart of a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a Project Engineer to play a critical role in keeping production moving, solving problems in real time, and driving continuous improvement on the shopfloor.

This is a high impact, lineside role where no two days are the same, perfect for someone who thrives on problem solving, collaboration, and making things work better.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide daily lineside technical support to production teams
• Diagnose and resolve recurring technical issues beyond operator/FLM level
• Manage work orders, including out-of-cycle and rework activities
• Tackle challenges like missing parts, non-conformities, tooling, and maintenance issues
• Escalate complex problems and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and support teams
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the shopfloor
• Support capacity planning and adapt to production demands
• Contribute to tooling/jig improvements and specifications
• Promote and uphold EHS and quality standards
• Support logistics prioritisation for production flow

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in a manufacturing or production environment (essential)
• Proven hands-on problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of engineering processes and production systems
• A structured, analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to manage stakeholders and work cross-functionally
• Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• SAP experience is a plus
• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience) preferred

Shifts & Pay

• Double day shift pattern (alternating weeks)
• 20% shift uplift on all hours
• £30.00 per hour (PAYE)
• £40.13 per hour (Umbrella)
• Overtime paid at:
• +25% (Mon–Fri)
• +50% (Sat–Sun)

If you’re a practical problem solver who enjoys being on the shopfloor, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more

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