Projects Engineer

Samworth Brothers Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known family business in England is seeking an Automation Project Engineer to lead automation projects from concept to site handover. This role focuses on developing 3D factory layouts and working with cross-functional teams on innovative manufacturing processes. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant engineering field and have early-career experience in automation or manufacturing. The company offers a range of benefits including training opportunities. Apply today to become part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Early-career experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering environments.
• Exposure to automation projects, feasibility studies, or concept development.
• Understanding of industrial automation concepts such as robots and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the FTG Automation & Digitalisation Strategy.
• Develop and maintain 3D factory and line layouts.
• Assess automation feasibility and contribute to concept development.
• Assist with supplier engagement and project documentation.
• Support business case development and ROI analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

In this role as an Automation Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes. You’ll support automation projects from concept through to site handover, develop 3D factory layouts and digital models, assess feasibility, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to cutting‑edge industrial automation and robotics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the FTG Automation & Digitalisation Strategy.
• Develop and maintain 3D factory and line layouts.
• Assess automation feasibility and contribute to concept development.
• Assist with supplier engagement, FAT/SAT preparation, and project documentation.
• Support business case development and ROI analysis.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Qualifications: Degree in Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience: Early‑career experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering environments.
• Exposure to automation projects, feasibility studies, or concept development.
• Understanding of industrial automation concepts (robots, conveyors, end‑of‑line systems).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills.

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth‑generation family business producing high quality own‑label products for many of the UK’s best‑known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well‑invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.