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AAK
HullLocation
Hull
2 days ago
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ELECTRICAL PROJECT ENGINEER
Our story goesback more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From ourearly success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leadingspecialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people acrossthe globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Locations
This position is based in Hull(UK)

About the role
The ElectricalProjects Engineer is primarily responsible for the development and delivery ofProjects on the Hull Site. Working with other members of the Projects team andthe wider site team the Electrical Projects Engineer will design and deliverthe electrical solution to the Project. Delivery of the project could involve feasibility studies, agreeing thescope, agreeing specifications, costing of the project, engaging contractors,raising funds, controlling the activity and controlling the spend.

Responsibilities
-Manage and support smaller projects end-to-end, including scope definition, planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and control.
-Coordinate cross-functional teams and contractors, ensuring effective task delegation, collaboration, and on-time delivery.
-Oversee contractor activities during installation phases, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, site policies, and procedures.
-Identify and manage project risks, quality standards, and change control to ensure alignment with company strategy.
-Prepare and submit Capital Expenditure (CapEx) requests, supporting cost control and financial performance tracking.
-Support Engineering, Maintenance, Energy, and Reliability teams with projects related to obsolescence, end-of-life assets, and equipment risk mitigation.
-Lead and participate in key governance meetings, including weekly project reviews, monthly PBRs, and 6-weekly priority meetings, providing clear stakeholder communication and reporting.

About you
Education & Qualifications
-HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
-Completed, time-served electrical apprenticeship.

Technical Knowledge & Skills
-Strong knowledge of electrical engineering processes, techniques, and methods, with the ability to design and implement electrical systems.
-Proven understanding of automatic control systems, including design, implementation, and maintenance of automated production systems within a manufacturing environment.
-Experience working with industrial automation, control methodologies, and electrical troubleshooting.

Business & Industry Experience
-Knowledge and/or experience in edible oil refining process plants, including operating principles, methods, and processes.
-Experience in complex FMCG manufacturing and packing environments, including packaging solutions and -equipment design.
-Demonstrated breadth and depth of hands-on experience with refining and packaging equipment, supported by strong technical knowledge.

Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position, please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova: valerija.usova@aak.com

About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and moresustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets, and deep knowledge of many products andindustries, including Chocolate and confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-basedFoods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color,sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability,religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected fromdiscrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to,admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, oremployment and application for employment.

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Project Engineer
AAK
Hull
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Project Engineer