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About the Role:
Engineering Project Manager
Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about driving projects? Do you have a strong background in Engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Avara Foods is looking for a highly competent and motivated Engineering Project Manager to join our Engineering Team, based at either of our Brackley or West Midlands sites.
The role is office based, with occasional factory-based working where required. Working hours will be Monday to Friday with flexibility to work at weekends when required 07.30 - 16.30.
What will you be doing as an Engineering Project Manager at Avara?
You will provide effective management of projects within approved budgets, agreed timescales, and Avara technical guidelines. This includes close liaison and collaboration with the Site Operational and Engineering teams to improve factory performance through design, installation, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage projects ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and compliance.
* Identify tasks required for projects, providing forecasted costs, timescales, and resource requirements.
* Provide Engineering and technical support and advice as required.
* Effective communication and influencing of key stakeholders in support of projects.
* Control and manage Contractors employed on Site and CDM documentation.
* Assess project tasks for potential impact on Company procedures and identify suitable actions to minimise risk.
* Organise activities for equipment commissioning and handover with Site Engineering teams.
What we are looking for:
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or HNC certification or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering.
* 5+ years of engineering experience.
* Experience in managing projects (capital and continuous improvement).
* CAD experience.
* Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
* Good interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Good IT ability.
Desirable:
* CEng or IEng Registered.
* NEBOSH or IOSH.
The benefits of working for Avara Foods:
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment. We offer comprehensive training and continuous development, along with benefits including:
* From £45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* 31 days holiday allowance.
* Secure contract with long-term career development opportunities.
* Straightforward pension contribution of 6%.
* Subsidised staff canteen.
* Staff shop with discounted prices.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salaried Advance Finance.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
* Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme.
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What happens after you apply for this role?
After you've applied, you'll be contacted by a Resourcing Officer at Brackleysite to discuss your application and CV further. There'll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.
If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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