Process Project Engineer in Chester

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Process Project Engineer, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral - easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 18 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

This role would require you to lead the implementation of engineering projects within the Sourcing Units, including design, installation and commissioning of process plant and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• The preparation of equipment schedules, cost schedules and project documentation.
• The installation, testing and commissioning of plant equipment related to engineering projects.
• Conduct technical surveys and feasibility studies to enable project decisions to be made.
• Create scope documents to ensure equipment design and installation is completed to the correct standards.
• Work with Process designer to ensure plant and process is designed correctly.
• Manage contractors completing the work by reviewing risk assessment and method statements, signing permits for work to start, completing audits during the works and signing off on completion.
• Manage any work regarding the civil aspects of plant installation such as ground works for a new vessel installation.
• Provide stakeholder updates for projects.

Key Skills Required

• Hygienic plant and process design.
• Managed the design and installation of plant equipment (could include tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, pipework, valve and manifolds, CiP systems)
• Managing contractors safely through installation.
• Ability to understand deeply process P&ID’s and plant flow layouts.
• Experience of Microsoft Office required (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Chemical engineering background or relevant experience in process projects.
• Project management qualification or relevant experience.
• IOSH Managing safety

Additional Information

Occasional weekend work may be required, as well as some UK based travel.

Port Sunlight working environment:

• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea, coffee & ice cream
• Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment
• Free parking onsite
• 5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester
• 20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minute drive from Chester
• Disabled parking
• In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village
• There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.
• The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.
• In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold-water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day.