IPS (Part of the Culina Group) works with some of the best known brands and provides cost effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions within the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

As an IPS Project Engineer you will be involved in the planning, development and execution of capital projects. You will work with key project stakeholders across the business to ensure that fit for purpose technical solutions are provided. While helping to deliver capital projects you will also identify and provide solutions for equipment effectiveness inclusive of maintenance and improvements.

You must be able to identify, document and train others on the maintenance and optimisation of key equipment. Project Engineers must be a role model for engineering excellence, setting the highest standards whilst demonstrating the business behaviours at all times.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08.00-16.00 (Flexibility is required)

Key Duties of Project Engineers: 

• Assist in planning, design and execution of engineering project management
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports and technical specifications
• Managing third party contractors and team members to develop viable time scales and working practices
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members

• Experience working with food packaging machinery is essential
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate efficiently to key stakeholders within the business
• Experience in fault finding, analysis and Lean Manufacturing Principles is key
• Must have good attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Process improvement experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have a minimum of level 4 certificate in Engineering (preferably electrically bias)
• IOSH 
• Fabrication Experience

Must have experience in the following:

• Project installation and fault finding ( HV and LV)
• Panel building
• PLC – S7, Allen Bradley, Omron
• Computer literacy 

As part of our drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!