Project Lead

1 month ago


Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom Iggesund Paperboard Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead to join our team in Workington Mill.

Holmen Board & Paper is a leading Swedish business, part of the Holmen Group. Our premium paperboard products form an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers.

Our commitment to sustainability has led us to power almost entirely by fossil fuel-free energy since 2013. We value our employees and products highly, with approximately 340 co-workers working together at our integrated pulp and paperboard mill located in the beautiful Lake District in north England.

A new position has arisen in the Projects Department for a Project Engineer reporting to the Project Team Manager. The successful candidate will develop, execute, and lead projects where required.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

  • Leading and managing investment projects from pre-study to implementation
  • Participating in investment projects led by others, from pre-study to implementation
  • Supporting and contributing technical skills (E/I, Automation or Mechanical discipline) in project teams
  • Delivering projects on budget, on time, and functioning in line with specification
  • Managing and leading contractors/consultants and coordinating resources on ongoing joint projects
  • Producing clear and accurate specifications including agreed company engineering standards for the procurement and installation of equipment, in contractual form where necessary
  • Arranging for equipment numbers to be provided and preventive maintenance schedules to be introduced for new equipment
  • Procuring and integrating adequate spare parts inventory and documentation to support new equipment introduced into the mill
  • Providing information to enable training for operators, supervisors, technicians, and craft personnel

The successful candidate will possess:

  • A minimum qualification of HNC in the appropriate discipline, with a preference for a degree
  • Experience of leading and managing projects
  • Appropriate training in Health & Safety (IOSH Managing Safely)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ideal experience in the paper and board industry or another heavy engineering/process industry

In return, we offer:

  • A competitive salary: £45,000-£60,000 per annum
  • Fantastic contributory pension plan
  • Private health insurance
  • Life assurance
  • 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and the option to buy additional holidays every year
  • A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing
  • Opportunities to develop and grow
  • Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance
  • On-site occupational health
  • On-site staff canteen
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub
  • Social club with regular events throughout the year
  • Family-friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.



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