Compliance Engineer

Weetabix; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Weetabix in Burton Latimer seeks an Electrical Compliance Engineer to join our engineering team. You will help deliver safe, compliant electrical systems across the site, ensuring activities meet statutory regulations and internal standards, protecting people, assets and continuous manufacturing.

Working with engineering, production, and project teams, you will own electrical compliance programmes, assess safety risks, identify non-compliance, and drive timely corrective actions to support a

Qualifications

• Proven experience with electrical compliance and regulatory standards.
• Experience diagnosing electrical faults and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience with installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and interpret relevant regulatory and industry compliance standards for company assets.
• Develop and implement compliance plans using appropriate engineering guidelines, methodologies, and best-practice approaches.
• Partner with engineering teams to review design data and specifications, highlighting potential compliance risks.
• Conduct required testing, inspections, and assessments, ensuring accurate recording of results and clear reporting of findings.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, recommending improvements to products, processes, and ways of working.
• Plan and deliver corrective actions in line with company procedures and timelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to monitor compliance status and progress.
• Carry out internal audits to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Guide Duty Holders and SMEs to enhance policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Provide clear guidance on compliance matters and promote consistent application of best practices across the site.

Skills

British Standards

Electrical safety

PUWER

EMF Regulations

CompEx

Root Cause Analysis

Electrical systems installation

Job description

Compliance Engineer

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burton Latimer

Description

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: 5th October

Interview process: TEAMs interview followed by a on-site Face to Face interview at our Burton Latimer site.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday Flexibility between 7:30pm - 4:30pm | Flexibility between Burton Latimer & Corby site will be required.

As an Electrical Compliance Engineer, you will assist our wider engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable electrical systems across the site. You’ll ensure all activities align with statutory regulations and internal engineering standards, helping to protect our people, safeguard our assets, and maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Working jointly with engineering, production, and project teams, you will own and deliver electrical compliance programmes. You’ll use your technical expertise to assess electrical safety risks, identify any non‑compliance, and ensure effective, timely corrective actions are in place. In doing so, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining legal compliance while assisting a safe, diverse, and high‑performing working environment.

We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.

The Recipe

As an Electrical Compliance Engineer, you will assist our wider engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable electrical systems across the site. You’ll ensure all activities align with statutory regulations and internal engineering standards, helping to protect our people, safeguard our assets, and maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Working jointly with engineering, production, and project teams, you will own and deliver electrical compliance programmes. You’ll use your technical expertise to assess electrical safety risks, identify any non‑compliance, and ensure effective, timely corrective actions are in place. In doing so, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining legal compliance while assisting a safe, diverse, and high‑performing working environment.

• Identify and interpret relevant regulatory and industry compliance standards for company assets
• Develop and implement compliance plans using appropriate engineering guidelines, methodologies, and best‑practice approaches
• Partner with engineering teams to review design data and specifications, highlighting potential compliance risks
• Conduct required testing, inspections, and assessments, ensuring accurate recording of results and clear reporting of findings
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, recommending improvements to products, processes, and ways of working
• Plan and deliver corrective actions in line with company procedures and timelines
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to monitor compliance status and progress
• Carry out internal audits to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Guide Duty Holders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to enhance policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Provide clear guidance on compliance matters and promote consistent application of best practices across the site

The Ingredients

Key Know How:

• Working knowledge of British Standards, Electricity at Work Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Regulations
• Certified in CompEx (Ex01–Ex04, Ex05–Ex06, Ex11) for work in hazardous areas
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults and compliance issues using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience guiding installation, testing, and commissioning of new or modified electrical systems

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

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.

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• 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:

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.