Project Engineer / Manager (food manufacturing)
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Dartford, Kent, DA1 1AA |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1488562_1770752811 |
Summary
Title: Project Engineer / Manager
Location: Dartford, Kent (Office based)
Shift: Monday - Friday
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
The Company:
We are representing a leading provider of bespoke food manufacturing machinery, supplying tailored solutions to manufacturing companies across the UK. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager with a hands-on engineering background to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term growth and stability from day one, providing great exposure for those looking to build a career in the high-tech food machinery sector.
Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery: Operate and manage bespoke machinery installations in line with site rules and client contractual requirements.
- Technical Management: Perform and oversee planned and unplanned maintenance, installations, and fault diagnosis on complex food manufacturing equipment.
- Safety & Standards: Ensure all work is done safely, meeting strict food-grade hygiene and environmental standards.
- Independent Execution: Work independently to manage project timelines and ensure seamless delivery for clients across the UK.
- Client & Vendor Liaison: Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and manufacturing clients to ensure project specifications are met.
- Technical Documentation: Manage permit-to-work systems and issue technical safety-to-work documents for onsite installations.
- Resource Support: Provide cover and support for multidisciplinary teams to ensure site-based project success.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: A formal engineering qualification, such as an HNC or equivalent, in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
- Hands-on Experience: A strong background as a hands-on engineer, specifically within a food manufacturing or industrial process environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven experience delivering complex industrial installation packages, preferably involving bespoke machinery.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, electrical isolations, and interpreting engineering drawings/specifications.
- IT Literacy: Must be computer literate and proficient in reporting systems.
Job Titles: Project Manager (Bespoke Food Machinery), Technical Project Manager - Food Manufacturing, Engineering Project Manager (Specialist Machinery), Mechanical Project Manager (Food Industry), Installation Project Manager, Site Project Engineer (Food & Beverage)
Commutable Locations: Dartford, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Gravesend, Northfleet, Longfield, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Sidcup, Bromley, Orpington, Woolwich, Greenwich, Eltham, Thurrock, Grays, Tilbury, Purfleet, Basildon, Brentwood, Romford, Hornchurch.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.