Engineer

Weetabix

Burton Latimer

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Double-matched pension

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Discounted Weetabix products

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking a maintenance engineer to keep our operations running smoothly across multiple facilities, including our Burton Latimer site. You will work in a small, skilled engineering team on reactive repairs, planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting 24/7 operations.

You'll diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, mentor engineers and operate CMMS. The role involves coordinating with production, contractors and MOS meetings to improve asset

Qualifications

Recognised engineering qualification or completed apprenticeship (HNC 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 CMMS.
Effective time management and decision-making skills.
Experience of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) preferred).
Desirable: Experience in food/FMCG environments.

Responsibilities

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 PLC faults across plant equipment.
Follow health, food safety and legal compliance requirements at all times.
Oversee external contractors, ensuring safe and compliant practices.
Escalate unresolved equipment issues and contribute to MOS meetings as required.
Identify and deliver opportunities to improve asset reliability and maintenance processes.
Accurately record maintenance activities using CMMS.
Deliver effective shift handovers to colleagues and managers.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

PLC knowledge

CMMS

Problem solving

Time management

Food environment

Education

Higher National Certificate or above

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job 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: 1st September
Interview process: TEAMs interview followed by an 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 actionsAccurately 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

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

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