Multi Skilled Shift Engineer

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Burton Latimer is seeking a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and support continuous improvement in operations. You will diagnose and repair plant equipment, provide engineering guidance, and participate in planned maintenance. Ideal candidates should have demonstrable mechanical and electrical knowledge, a relevant engineering qualification, and problem-solving capabilities. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Double-matched pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Flexible Work Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical and electrical knowledge through training and experience.
• Good solution-finding experience.
• Engineering experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance to production and resolve breakdowns.
• Deliver planned maintenance to maintain asset reliability.
• Diagnose and repair plant equipment to component level.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving

IT experience

Education

Engineering Qualification or apprenticeship (HNC or above preferred)

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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.

We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.

Closing date: 7th December
Interview process: Face-to-face interview at our site in Burton Latimer
Shift pattern: 24/7 Panama Shift Pattern, 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am alternative weekends

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or flexibility where needed.

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

The Recipe (About the Role)

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Shift Engineer to join our Weetabix team.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring equipment reliability, taking charge of reactive repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and fostering continuous improvement in our around-the-clock operations. As part of a highly trained team, you’ll have the opportunity to help multiple facilities and make a real impact!

• Provide engineering guidance to production, resolving breakdowns and assisting with the resolution of priority engineering issues
• Deliver planned maintenance to sustain the reliability of our assets
• To work with minimal guidance, with the ability to resolve problems
• Work to company practices, procedures and rules to ensure health & safety, food safety and legal compliance are upheld
• Assist external contractors providing additional help for reactive activities, to ensure company practices, procedures and rules are understood and adhered to.
• To have familiarity with working on a wide variety of engineering assets.
• Effectively diagnose and repair plant equipment to component level (excluding high voltage and gas).
• Escalate all equipment issues which cannot be effectively resolved to the appropriate functions
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability of assets and engineering working processes.
• Assist with Improvement projects, identifying engineering root causes and complete CI project work actions
• Complete effective handover to the oncoming team
• Provide training and guidance to engineers, operators and apprentices

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Skills

• Demonstrable mechanical and electrical knowledge through training and experience.
• Engineering Qualification or apprenticeship (HNC or above preferred).
• Good solution-finding experience.
• Good IT experience to include the use of Computer Maintenance Management Systems.

Desirable Skills

• Engineering experience in a food manufacturing environment. PLC experience preferred.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary, Shift Allowance & 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
• 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 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 https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

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.