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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Job DescriptionThe 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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Skills Required
- Formal project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2, or PMI
- At least 5 years of practical project management experience in an engineering design and manufacturing environment
- Formal engineering qualification at HNC or HND level minimum
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project
- Valid driving license
- Effective negotiation skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Methodical approach and clear reporting skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication and cooperation skills
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered generally fair, with “fair pay” and “good pay” highlighted across locations. Structured IG‑Metall tariffs in Germany indicate clear benchmarking and above‑average pay at key sites.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: Retirement plans are described as strong, with a 401(k) match frequently singled out as a standout element in the U.S. Vesting and plan structure appear well‑defined, reinforcing the reliability of the program.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, and lifestyle perks such as bike leasing and corporate discounts. Health and wellbeing supports like sports and preventive care are also referenced at many sites.
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What We Do
Processing and packaging for a better life – this is what 5,800 Syntegon employees work for every day. Be it with individual machines, systems, or services, we help you – our customers in the global pharmaceutical and food industries – to improve people's lives. For that we look back on more than 160 years of experience. In the pharma sector, our intelligent solutions enable the safe and high-quality production, processing, filling, inspection, and packaging of your liquid and solid pharmaceuticals. In the food industry, our flexible and reliable technologies produce and package confectionery, dry food, frozen food, and dairy products. With 1,100 service experts and a comprehensive service portfolio throughout the entire machine lifecycle from spare parts management to digital line optimization, Syntegon lays the foundation for your smooth production processes. In everything we do, our more than 37 sites in almost 20 countries keep a firm eye on our impact on the environment and society. Syntegon is a leader in the development of sustainable packaging solutions, reduces the energy consumption of its machines and pursues ambitious goals to lower its emissions. Imprint: www.syntegon.com/imprint Privacy Statement: www.syntegon.com/privacy-statement
