Project Manager (FMCG)

Project Manager (FMCG)

Leicester, LE3

Salary: £52,000 + Benefits

25 Days + Bank Holidays

The company:

Our client is a family-owned food manufacturing business with a large presence here in Leicester and a turnover exceeding £1 billion.

Here at ATA we have worked closely with this client for over 12 years, so can confidently say they are the ideal business for anyone looking to further progress their career and open the doors to new opportunities within a consistently growing business.

As a business, the produce a vast range of food products for all of the major Supermarkets and food service industry.

The Role:

As a Project Manager, you will oversee a variety of projects from small-scale installations to large-scale site developments.

This role will involve managing projects from cradle to grave, ensuring you are complying with all regulations, managing budgets, and writing CapEx requests.

You will also be responsible for managing contractors, conducting risk assessments, and travel to suppliers for sourcing of equipment.

This role reports directly into the Engineering Manager and will see you being the lead on all projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing projects from conception to completion (cradle to grave)
Maintain budget control and manage contractors coming on site
Write and present capital expenditure reports
Conduct PUWER assessments and manage tendering processes (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
Oversee projects including Civil works, Internal renovations all across the facility
New machinery installations
Ensure guidelines and regulations are adhered to
Conduct both pre-delivery inspections
Contractor control including risk assessments
What we’re looking for in a candidate:

Previous engineering experience / background
A background in the food industry, or similar manufacturing environment
Project management experience
Prince 2, CI Experience or Lean Six Sigma qualifications (ideal)
Self-driven individual with confident communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently from the engineering manager
The Benefits:

Salary £52,000
7% matched pension plan
Private medical healthcare
Profit-related bonus scheme
Flexible working hours and potential to work from home
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced project engineer/manager looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation