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A leading UK manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Project Engineer / Design Engineer to support major capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong CAD design capability and engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment to join their central engineering and capital projects function, supporting projects typically ranging from £250K to £2M.
The role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing operations across their network of factories and the central capital projects team by providing upfront engineering design, plant layout support, process improvement analysis, and technical project coordination during the early concept and feasibility stages of capital projects.
The position is based in the Derbyshire area and will involve regular travel to manufacturing plants across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.
What's in it for you as Project Engineer / Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
15% Annual Bonus
Company Car or Car Allowance
BUPA Healthcare
Training and career development opportunities
Share Option Scheme
10% Company Pension Contribution
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
Key Responsibilities of Project Engineer / Design Engineer
Produce 2D and 3D engineering designs for manufacturing and capital projects
Support concept development, plant layouts, machinery positioning, and equipment integration
Visit manufacturing sites to assess existing operations and identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
Work closely with operations, engineering, and project teams to develop practical engineering solutions
Liaise with suppliers and contractors to obtain technical information, specifications, and quotations
Support the preparation of tender documentation and technical specifications for capital equipment procurement
Assist in feasibility studies and project planning activities
Provide engineering and CAD support across a variety of manufacturing improvement and capital expenditure projects
Project Engineer / Design Engineer Candidate Requirements
Applicants should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds:
Mechanical Engineering
Process Engineering
Chemical Engineering
You will also require:
Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of process manufacturing operations
Experience producing machinery, process, or equipment layouts
2D and 3D CAD design experience using one or more of the following:
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Inventor
Fusion 360
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Full UK Driving Licence
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business investing heavily in UK operations and engineering improvement projects.
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Type: Permanent Location: Derby, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum + Car Allowance, bonus, Exc Benefits
Posted: 2026-05-15 10:01:43
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Join a leading manufacturing company as an Maintenance Engineer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career.
This role offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and continuous training to support your growth as a Maintenance Engineer.What's in it for you as Maintenance Engineer
Salary: £61,100
Hours: Permanent Nights - Monday - Thursday - 9.30pm - 6am // Friday 9.30pm - 3am
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Overtime - Paid at 1.5 and 2x
Benefits: Company pension contribution, work overalls washing service, Death in Service
Holidays: 31 days holiday increasing with one each year
Hours: 40 hour week
Training: Continued training and engineering development
Job Security: Grow within a market leader offering long-term career progression
Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer
Responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive Mechanical Maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.
Covering planned and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing lines
Help to drive plant improvements and increased efficiencies
Identify and resolve recurring plant issues through engineering improvements (RCA)
Enhance plant reliability with best practices using CMMS
Required Experience & Qualifications needed as a Maintenance Engineer
You will need to hold the following Mechanical or Electrical Vocational and Technical qualifications to be considered: Time served Maintenance Engineer, City and Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or higher with NVQ Level 3, OR be Apprentice trained to level 3 or equivalent.
Strong planned and reactive Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment as an Maintenance Engineer
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Type: Permanent Location: Ilkeston, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £61100.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-15 09:41:50
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Join a leading manufacturing company as an Maintenance Electrician, This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career.
This role offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and continuous training to support your growth as a Maintenance Electrician.What's in it for you as Maintenance Electrician;
Salary: £53,000 per annum
Hours: Week1 - Monday - Friday- 5.30am-2pm // Week 2 - 1.30pm -10pm
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Overtime - Paid at 1.5 and 2x
Benefits: Company pension contribution, work overalls washing service, Death in Service
Holidays: 31 days holiday increasing with one each year
Hours: 40 hour week
Training: Continued training and engineering development
Job Security: Grow within a market leader offering long-term career progression
Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Electrician;
Responsible for plant wide proactive and reactive Mechanical Maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of the factory.
Covering planned and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing lines
Help to drive plant improvements and increased efficiencies
Identify and resolve recurring plant issues through engineering improvements (RCA)
Enhance plant reliability with best practices using CMMS
Required Experience & Qualifications needed as a Maintenance Electrician;
You will need to hold the following Mechanical or Electrical Vocational and Technical qualifications to be considered: Time served Maintenance Engineer, City and Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or higher with NVQ Level 3, OR be Apprentice trained to level 3 or equivalent.
Strong planned and reactive Mechanical or Electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment as an Maintenance Engineer
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Type: Permanent Location: Ilkeston, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £53000 - £56000 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-15 09:23:28
