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.