Project Engineer
Sonoco
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Leicester, England
Contract type: Full time

As a global leader in metal packaging technology, Eviosys is renowned for designing and manufacturing a diverse range of innovative, sustainable metal packaging solutions. Our clients include some of the world’s most respected brands.
Following our recent acquisition by Sonoco Group, a premier global packaging solutions provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This merger brings expanded innovation capabilities, wider career development pathways, and a strengthened commitment to sustainability. Together with Sonoco, we are setting a new standard in sustainable packaging solutions and creating a future of greater possibilities for our employees, customers, and partners.
About This Opportunity
Your work environment:
As the world leader in metal packaging technology, Sonoco designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers are some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies. The Braunstone Plant is one of the largest can-manufacturing in Europe, producing over 3 billion cans a year over 3 production lines on a 24/7 basis.
Your Mission In Eviosys
A key member of the day-based Plant Manufacturing Team required to take ownership and accountability for the design, delivery, commissioning/installation, handover of a variety of projects across the business. and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team.
Skills
This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the passion and drive to “get things done” and be “detail focused” is critical. We are seeking an experienced engineer with project knowledge to undertake the following:
The ideal candidate would have:
What can we offer you?
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Following our recent acquisition by Sonoco Group, a premier global packaging solutions provider, we are entering an exciting new chapter. This merger brings expanded innovation capabilities, wider career development pathways, and a strengthened commitment to sustainability. Together with Sonoco, we are setting a new standard in sustainable packaging solutions and creating a future of greater possibilities for our employees, customers, and partners.
About This Opportunity
Your work environment:
As the world leader in metal packaging technology, Sonoco designs and manufactures a wide range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Our customers are some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies. The Braunstone Plant is one of the largest can-manufacturing in Europe, producing over 3 billion cans a year over 3 production lines on a 24/7 basis.
Your Mission In Eviosys
A key member of the day-based Plant Manufacturing Team required to take ownership and accountability for the design, delivery, commissioning/installation, handover of a variety of projects across the business. and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team.
Skills
This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the passion and drive to “get things done” and be “detail focused” is critical. We are seeking an experienced engineer with project knowledge to undertake the following:
- Prepare, schedule and coordinate engineering projects
- Delivery of projects through all stages until final internal handover
- Planning and delivering multiple projects at one time
- Produce site and process CAD drawings
- Interact with Third parties to deliver activities
- Prepare work packs and machine manuals
- Communicating across the plant at all levels of how each project is progressing
- Working with days Manufacturing team
- Strong Contactor management
- Manage contractors on site including permits to work/risk assessments/method statements etc
- Delivery of project supporting documentation in line with best practices
- Hands on project delivery
- A strong Health and Safety mind-set
The ideal candidate would have:
- Minimum City & Guilds/NVQ L3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering – this is critical
- Strong organisation skills and experience managing several projects at one time
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to up-date and feedback progress to a wide variety of people is essential
- Experience of contract management.
- Strong user of electronic drawing packages – AutoCad
- A teamwork approach whilst being able to deliver outcomes
- Good levels of MS Office skills with MS Project advantageous
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of installing new equipment/setting up handover packs for - asset care - maintenance - spares etc
- IOSH/NEBOSH/permits to work and risk assessment
- Experience in FMCG business
- Qualification in Project Management ie PRINCE
- Knowledge in Continuous Improvement methodologies ie WCM
What can we offer you?
- the opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
- to be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
- professional and personal development through training and work experiences
- strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Social Media
Learn more about Eviosys and Sonoco Group on our social media channels.
Eviosys | Eviosys LinkedIn | Eviosys YouTube
Sonoco Group | Sonoco LinkedIn | Sonoco Youtube
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