Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Wrexham

Salary: £45,000 – £51,000 (DOE)

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Overview 
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business for a Project Engineer to join their site in Wrexham.

 
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys delivering tangible improvements and being involved in capital projects within a fast-paced production environment. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of site-based CAPEX projects and engineering improvements.

 
What’s on Offer 
The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

 

• Salary of £45,000 – £51,000 (depending on experience)

• 8% pension contribution (5% employee / 3% employer)

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Employee referral bonus scheme (£250)

• Early access to earned pay via a financial wellbeing platform

• Access to discounts across 800+ retailers

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

 

As a Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of capital investment projects across the site, working closely with the Projects Manager and wider engineering team. Responsibilities include:

 

• Supporting CAPEX projects from concept through to commissioning and handover

• Coordinating installation of new equipment, production lines, and site infrastructure

• Working closely with contractors and equipment suppliers during project delivery

• Assisting with commissioning, testing, validation, and handover of new equipment

• Liaising with Production, Technical, Hygiene, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment

• Monitoring contractor performance, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard

• Supporting project planning, timelines, and budget tracking

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety, and site standards

• Minimising disruption to production during project implementation

• Identifying and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborating cross-functionally with teams including Commercial, NPD, Finance, and Leadership

 

 
Skills & Experience Required 
Essential 

• Experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environment

• Exposure to project work, installations, or CAPEX-related activities

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors

• Good knowledge of health & safety practices

 

 
Desirable 

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer or similar role

• Experience supporting equipment installation and commissioning

• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar)

• Knowledge of CDM regulations

• Experience using 2D AutoCAD

• Experience working with contractors and suppliers

• Exposure to automation or packaging equipment

• Bakery or food production experience (beneficial but not essential)

 

 
About the Client 
Our client is a long-established, values-led manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous investment in its people, processes, and facilities. With ongoing growth and significant capital investment, they offer a dynamic and supportive environment for engineering professionals.

 
Equal Opportunities 
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

 
Apply Now 
If you are a motivated engineer looking to develop your career in project engineering and be part of a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.