At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: 28th July
Interview process: TEAMs interview followed by a on-site Face to Face interview at our Burton Latimer site.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm | Flexibility between Burton Latimer & Corby site may be required.
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.
Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.
The Recipe (About the Role)
Play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical equipment across multiple facilities.
Working as part of a small, highly skilled engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining equipment through reactive repairs, planned maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assisting our 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation, you'll have the opportunity to work on your own initiative and as part of cross-functional teams, adapting to the needs of the business while contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment.
- Provide engineering assistance to production, reacting to breakdowns and resolving faults to minimise downtime
- Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and performance
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and programmable logic controller (PLC) faults across a wide range of plant equipment
- Follow all health and safety, food safety and legal compliance requirements, ensuring company procedures are adhered to at all times
- Oversee external contractors, ensuring safe and compliant working practices
- Escalate unresolved equipment issues and contribute to Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) meetings where required
- Identify and deliver opportunities to improve asset reliability, maintenance processes and operational performance.
- Assist continuous improvement projects through root cause evaluation and corrective actions
- Accurately record maintenance activities using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Deliver effective shift handovers to colleagues and managers to ensure continuity across teams
- Coach, assist and share knowledge with engineers, operators and apprentices to promote development and safe working practices
- Assist the transfer of basic engineering skills to operational teams where appropriate
- Undertake any other reasonable duties required to assist the engineering function and business goals
Key Know How:
- Recognised engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship (Higher National Certificate or above preferred)
- Proven mechanical and electrical skills gained through training and practical experience
- Experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Information technology skills, including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Effective time management and decision-making skills
- Experience of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) preferred
Desirable:
- Experience in food/FMCG environments.
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
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Skills Required
- Recognised engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship
- Higher National Certificate (HNC) or above
- Proven mechanical and electrical skills gained through training and practical experience
- Experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Information technology skills, including Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Experience of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Effective time management and decision-making skills
What We Do
Weetabix is a food processing company and the manufacturer of the UK's favourite breakfast cereal, dedicated to providing better breakfasts and healthy, nutritious food options.
