SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
Are you looking for your next role, we have an opportuning to join our team at Jotun UK & Ireland.Our facility has been operating successfully for over 30 years and is designated as a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site. With several ATEX (explosive atmosphere) classified areas, safety and compliance are at the heart of everything we do. This is a challenging environment where engineering excellence directly contributes to operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead and deliver engineering projects across the site including R&D. You will play a key role in modernising plant infrastructure, ensuring compliance with COMAH and ATEX regulations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
If you are interested in joining our team, click apply now!
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget control.
- Deliver upgrades and modifications to plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with COMAH and ATEX requirements in all project work.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and HSEQ teams to deliver safe and efficient solutions.
- Provide technical input into risk assessments, safety studies, and regulatory submissions.
- Drive innovation and reliability improvements across a 30-year-old plant environment.
- Able to convey purpose and technical solutions for projects in an easy way to non-technical people.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
What are we looking for:
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
- Proven experience in project engineering within chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and ATEX requirements.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to deliver complex projects safely, on time, scope and cost.
- Strong, clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in a regulated environment.
- Career development within a long-established chemical manufacturing site.
- A culture that prioritises safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Global opportunities as Jotun have 41 factory sites across the world.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
06.02.2026WHO WE ARE
Jotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees who work across four markets: Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative. Jotun ECA is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. Our employees are the real value in our companies as individuals and teams. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd's head office is based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the Factory has been operational for over 30 years producing coatings to be distributed throughout Europe. We also have various sales offices located around the UK and Ireland with the company employing more than 270 people working across the Marine, Protective, Powder and Decorative markets. The company is people orientated offering opportunities for progression, learning and development in a friendly and supportive work environment undepinned by Jotun's core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Jotun is one of the leading paint manufacturers in the world. With a wide range of products within interior decoration and exterior protection, the Jotun logo can be found in more than 100 countries.
The company was founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926. The fonder Odd Gleditsch Sr. had witnessed whaling boats rusting away in the Antarctic. He quickly discovered the penguins; these caring creatures that overcame the toughest weather conditions. The penguin soon became Jotun’s official symbol and ambassador of the company’s values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness.
Almost a century later, our mission remains the same: “Jotun Protects Property”. Jotun has grown into a multi-national company widely renown for high-quality paints and coatings. The Jotun Group consists of 67 companies and 40 production facilities across the world, and the more than 10.200 employees are united by a strong company culture, The Penguin Spirit.
For more information, visit our company site at www.jotun.com or our career site at jotun.com/career
