Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

Salary: Up to £44,000 + Training & Development Opportunities

Monday-Friday | Days Only | Flexible Working Hours

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to develop your career in a more project-focused role?

Our client, a highly successful and well-established FMCG manufacturer, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join their team and support a range of exciting continuous improvement and capital project initiatives.

Following a recent investment of approximately £50 million in new manufacturing equipment, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with state-of-the-art machinery, helping to drive performance, reliability, and efficiency across the site.

No previous project management experience is required. Full training and support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is keen to expand their skillset and move into project-based work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of engineering and continuous improvement projects.

  • Assist with the optimisation and performance enhancement of new manufacturing equipment.

  • Work alongside production and engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities.

  • Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations.

  • Contribute to project planning, implementation, and commissioning activities.

  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety standards.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary up to £44,000

  • Monday-Friday working pattern

  • Flexible working hours

  • Structured training and development into a project-focused engineering role

  • Opportunity to work with recently installed, cutting-edge manufacturing equipment

  • Occasional travel to manufacturing sites in the United States to support engineering projects

  • Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business

About You

  • Electrically qualified with experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

  • Keen to learn and develop within project engineering and continuous improvement.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its people, facilities, and future, while offering genuine career development and exposure to international engineering projects.

Job information

  • Job reference: AH80518
  • Location: Stockton-on-Tees
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £43k - 45k per year
  • Published: July 8, 2026
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