Project Engineering Support Technician
5 days ago
Durham
Project Engineering Support Technician Location: Durham Salary: circa £37,000 basic Reporting to: Project Engineering Manager About the Role We are seeking a hands-on and motivated Project Engineering Support Technician to join our clients busy Engineering team in Durham. This role will support the installation of engineering solutions across new and existing plant, with a strong focus on mechanical installation, pipework, fabrication, and boiler monitoring. You will play a key part in delivering engineering projects while ensuring minimal disruption to production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer with a background in manufacturing, food production, or industrial environments who enjoys practical, project-based work. Ideally someone with pipework and fabrication experience. Key Responsibilities • Install pipework, valves, and associated utility systems, • Assist with design and modification of pipework installations, • Fabricate components, jigs, fixtures, and assemblies as required, • Carry out welding, brazing, and soldering to complete installation works, • Perform daily and weekly boiler checks and maintain accurate records, • Support and coordinate with installation contractors, • Liaise with Production and Planning teams to minimise disruption, • Order materials and components for installation works, • Install lagging where required, • Operate MEWP equipment where necessary This role requires flexibility and a proactive approach as duties may evolve in line with business needs. Ideal Background & Experience We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: • Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, • Mechanical Fitting or Pipefitting, • Fabrication and Welding, • Project Engineering support within manufacturing Industry experience in the following environments would be highly advantageous: • Food & Beverage manufacturing, • Bottling or packaging operations, • FMCG production, • Industrial manufacturing or process engineering Qualifications & Certifications (Desirable) • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance, • Time-served mechanical apprenticeship, • City & Guilds in Fabrication & Welding, • Boiler operation knowledge (BOAS qualification desirable), • IPAF / MEWP certification Key Skills & Competencies • Strong mechanical installation expertise, • Pipework fabrication and fitting capability, • Competent in welding, brazing, and soldering, • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, • Knowledge of boiler monitoring and utility systems, • High level of health & safety awareness, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a project team Health, Safety & Compliance You will be responsible for carrying out all duties in accordance with current Health & Safety, environmental, and food safety legislation. Maintaining a safe working environment and using PPE correctly at all times is essential. Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to work on varied engineering projects within a large-scale production environment, contributing directly to plant improvement and operational excellence. If you are a practical, solution-focused engineer who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing setting, we would love to hear from you