Project Engineer
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent, ME39GA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1488562_1771598008 |
Summary
Project Engineer
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Rochester, Kent
Type: Full time, Permanent
Working hours: Monday - Friday
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Benefits: Pension + additional company benefits
My client is searching for an experienced project engineer with solid experience in food manufacturing environments to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. The role is primarily 90% hands off day-to-day responsibilities while supporting the workshop 30% of the time when help is needed to build production machines.
Essential Requirements:
- Demonstrate a deep-rooted understanding of high-speed manufacturing environments.
- Time-served Mechanical/Electrical apprenticeship or recognised Level 3 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (must be a NVQ, BTEC, HND, HNC or ONC).
- Solid experience in the maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of specialized food production machinery, including X-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, and conveyors.
- Strong administrative skills for managing project timelines, equipment specifications, and maintenance schedules from an office environment.
If you meet these requirements and you're interested in this role, please click ''Apply now'' and submit your application!
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.
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