Junior Project Engineer

Join Our Team

We're looking for a Junior Project Engineer to join our Engineering team at our site in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a permanent role for someone with a solid technical background, hands-on manufacturing experience and good AutoCAD skills. You'll produce engineering and factory layout drawings, carry out machinery modifications and deliver smaller engineering projects, with support and guidance from our experienced engineering managers.

If you're ready to take on more responsibility and grow your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am – 2:30pm

38 hours per week, plus an unpaid 30-minute break each day.

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Role

As a Junior Project Engineer, you'll report to the Engineering Manager and support the Assistant Engineering Manager, who will both guide your development. You'll work closely with our Health & Safety, Maintenance, Operations, Production Planning and Quality teams.

From early on, you'll take ownership of engineering drawings, smaller projects and machinery modifications, with your responsibilities growing as you develop.

Most of your time will be spent at our site in Middleport, Stoke-on-Trent, but the role also includes business meetings, off-site training and other visits, so some travel should be expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engineering, manufacturing and factory layout drawings using AutoCAD.

• Carry out machinery modifications and support new machinery installations.

• Deliver smaller engineering projects from a list of priority projects.

• Create and document detailed machine specifications.

• Design jigs and fixtures as required.

• Keep drawings up to date for current equipment, including breakdowns of parts that may need to be made externally.

• Support Production by finding and fixing day-to-day process and equipment problems.

• Estimate production times to help the business make operational decisions.

• Review processes and company data to find and propose improvements that reduce cost and waste, and improve quality and output.

• Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

You'll need to:

• Have a relevant engineering qualification, such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.

• Have previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Have experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.

• Have experience producing engineering, manufacturing and factory layout drawings.

• Be an approachable team player with strong communication skills.

• Have excellent attention to detail.

• Have good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Be able to manage several tasks at once.

• Be confident making decisions, solving problems and knowing when to escalate.

• Be keen to take on more responsibility and develop your skills.

It would be great if you also:

• Have experience supporting machinery installations, modifications or improvement projects.

• Have knowledge of improvement methods such as Lean, 5S or Six Sigma.

• Have completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship.

We're also open to applications from engineering graduates.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Company pension, free pension advice and life insurance.

• Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Screening and a Health & Wellbeing Programme.

• Enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave and company sick pay.

• Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted products and free on-site parking.

• Employee referral scheme, Long Service Awards, Reward & Recognition Programme, company events and a pre-retirement scheme.

• Casual dress.

Why Join Us?

Joining our Engineering team means playing a key part in shaping how our products are made, helping us work smarter, reduce waste and keep improving quality.

You'll work on a varied range of projects and build your engineering career with hands-on support from experienced engineers, taking on more responsibility as you grow.

If you're a problem-solver who enjoys making things better, we'd love to hear from you.