Project Manager

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

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The job holder will be required to carry out Project Management for engineering design projects at our site in Bristol. We are looking for someone who is passionate about good project management and has the skills and experience to use a range of project management techniques across a broad portfolio of work.

Key Responsibilities:

Within area of operation, the Project Manager will:

• Plan all activities, milestones and execute the project plan for successful project delivery from project kick-off to Delivery
• Monitor costs and maintain margin
• Follow Internal processes and provide reporting where required
• Engage directly with the customer
• Perform Project Risk Management and Reporting
• Project budgeting and control of development expenses
• Maintain all internal and external documentation

The job holder will hold the following knowledge and skills

• Formal Project Management Qualification (APM, Prince2, PMI)
• Minimum 5 years practical Project Management experience within an engineering design and manufacture environment
• A formal engineering qualification HNC/HND required as a minimum
• MS office package – particularly Excel & Projects
• Valid driving license
• Effective negotiation skills
• Problem solving ability
• Methodical and clear reporting
• Leadership skills
• Communication/Cooperation

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year + public holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
• Christmas shutdown period
• Simply Health Medical Cashback plan
• Pension Scheme with Aviva; ER contribution 4%, EE contribution 5% (min)
• Life Assurance benefit of  7 x annual salary (Provided by Yu-Life)
• Cycle to work/Tech Scheme (once passed probation)
• Discretionary company bonus scheme linked to company performance

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