via Reed · 2 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Operations and Projects Engineer

Petrie Recruitment
Pontypool Full-time GBP 45,000 – 45,000
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Contract Type: Permanent

Salary / Benefits

Circa £45k

Job Elements

  • The Operations and Projects Engineer is responsible for leading engineering projects and manufacturing operations to ensure the successful delivery of customer contracts from concept through to completion.

  • Project Engineering and Contract Delivery

  • Engineering and Technical Compliance

  • Production and Operational Management

  • Quality Assurance, FAT and Compliance

  • Supplier and Customer Relationship Management

  • Leadership & Team Development

  • Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimisation

  • Health, Safety & Environmental Management

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System
The ideal candidate will have:
  • For this role candidates will need to have a degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Operations or equivalent demonstrable experience and knowledge.

  • Previous experience of working in a Project Engineer, Operations Engineer or Production Manager role is essential.

  • Candidates will have knowledge and experience of engineering within a machine shop/fabrication/fitting shop environment

  • You will have the ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop a team together with a desire to set high standards of work performance for yourself and others.

  • To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to quickly establish and where appropriate further develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

  • You will be a self-starter who focuses on generating opportunities and outcomes, have a positive outlook and the ability to inspire confidence and vision.
Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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