Facilities Project Engineer

Description

Great People Work Here

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to do the best job you can? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twining Ovo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who have a real passion for the brand and a commitment to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

This role of Facilities Project Engineer is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of Capital and Revenue Projects within the Twining’s Facilities Department, involving compliance and improvements, including upgrading buildings and installing new equipment and ensuring Projects are delivered on time and on budget, including identifying and actioning improvements.

The role will also be responsible for the adherence with relevant health and safety guidelines throughout the lifecycle of the project. This role supports the delivery of the Site Capex agenda and site targets.

Please note this is 12 months, fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planning and implementation of Capital and Revenue Projects
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance
• Upgrade buildings and install new equipment aligned with business goals
• Oversee equipment commissioning and validation activities
• Develop accurate feasibility studies, equipment specifications, supplier selection, and budget management plans
• Provide close liaison with Key Stakeholders during equipment installation - i.e. Engineering, EHS, Manufacturing and Quality
• Oversee the technical management of contractors to ensure they work to the required standards and meet the company's expectations. Ownership and management of Contractor performance
• Ensure all requirements are identified and Action Plans with timescales are implemented

Skills, Knowledge and Proficiency

• At least 5 years of experience in leading facility upgrades, infrastructure works, and equipment installations
• Recognized project management qualification
• Qualifications in a Electrical or Mechanical field
• Deep understanding of health & safety regulations and legal compliance obligations
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with strict compliance requirements
• Practical experience with building systems and infrastructure—including HVAC, electrical distribution networks, and mechanical systems

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to ABF Networking. connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group.

Twinings has become one of the world’s most renowned tea companies over its 300-year history because we never stop learning, never stop experimenting and never stop inventing. We take pride in our tea from bud to cup and have been working with some of our tea estates around the world since the early 18th Century.

More than 300 years later, the love of tea is still here - and so are we! We still sell tea from Thomas’s shop, and we still work hard to bring the most innovative new blends to tea lovers around the world. Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are cherished all over the world. Our expert master blenders taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week. So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.

Our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TwiningsOvo, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and meaningful work. We are committed to building a workplace where people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel safe, valued, have a sense of belonging and are empowered to thrive. Inclusion is more than a goal, it’s how we work together every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against an applicant on the basis of their ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic background or any other status protected by law and are committed to promoting diversity across our workplace.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act. A reasonable adjustment is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity.

Please inform our Talent Acquisition or HR Shared Services team if you need any assistance completing your application or to otherwise participate in the application process.