Operations and Projects Engineer

OPERATIONS AND PROJECTS ENGINEER

Solitec Limited are a manufacturer of materials handling equipment (OEM) for the dry bulk solids material and powders handling/processing industry. We are a well-established global supplier of high-quality equipment to diverse industry sectors and world renowned ‘blue chip’ companies that include the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, and aggregates sectors.

We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on time.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.

The Operations and Projects Engineer is responsible for leading engineering projects and manufacturing operations to ensure the successful delivery of customer contracts from concept through to completion.

For this role candidates will need to have a degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Operations or equivalent demonstrable experience and knowledge. Previous experience of working in a Project Engineer, Operations Engineer or Production Manager role is essential.

Candidates will have knowledge and experience of engineering within a machine shop/fabrication/fitting shop environment along with the familiarity of working with varied materials of construction (mild/carbo/stainless/aluminium/nonferrous).

You will have the ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop a team together with a desire to set high standards of work performance for yourself and others.

The main duties of the role are:

· Project Engineering and Contract Delivery

· Engineering and Technical Compliance

· Production and Operational Management

· Quality Assurance, FAT and Compliance

· Supplier and Customer Relationship Management

· Leadership & Team Development

· Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimisation

· Health, Safety & Environmental Management

· ISO 9001 Quality Management System

To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to quickly establish and where appropriate further develop effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

You will be a self-starter who focuses on generating opportunities and outcomes, have a positive outlook and the ability to inspire confidence and vision.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE ROTOLOK GROUP

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
• Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
• Basic hours: - 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 4.30 pm Friday 7.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Generous Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
• Employee Support and Perks Package
• Free car parking
• Investment in our employees through learning and development
• Flexible and family friendly policies

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like further information, then please contact, Darren Smart, General Manager on (01495) 790623

CLOSING DATE: 12 October 2026

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontypool NP4 9RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Engineering/Manufacturing Operations: 3 years (required)
• ATEX and PED regulations: 1 year (required)
• leading, coaching and motivating a team: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person