Project Engineer - Electrical

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality projects while ensuring financial control and compliance with UK legislation. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in food safety and quality, along with recognized engineering qualifications. You'll collaborate closely with the Project Manager, leading project meetings and engaging stakeholders to achieve project goals. This forward-thinking company offers a supportive environment, focusing on diversity and employee well-being, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals eager to make a significant impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Annual bonus 7.5%

Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12%

Annual Salary review

Bupa Healthcare plan

24/7 counselling service

Flexible Working Policies

Working Parents Support Group

Maternity Pay / Paternity leave

Dependants and Carers Leave

Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety and quality is essential.
• Recognised engineering and project management qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety standards and deliver projects on time.
• Organise project meetings and engage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Project Management Qualification (Prince 2, APM, etc.)

Safety Qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW, IOSH)

Tools

MS Office

Standard Engineering Applications

Job description

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix, especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!

Closing date: 2nd January 2025

Interview process: Interviews will commence with a Teams Interview followed by a face-to-face interview at our Burton Latimer site.

Join our team at Weetabix as a Project Engineer!

We're eager to connect with candidates who have experience in food safety and/or quality. Don't hesitate to reach out to us!

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Project Manager to deliver high-quality projects flawlessly whilst demonstrating financial control, ensuring that Weetabix Capital funds are utilised responsibly and aligned with the strategic goals and needs of the business.

The recipe!

(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive)

The purpose of this role is:

• Uphold an excellent safety record
• Deliver on-time to business requirements by setting realistic goals and committing to achieving them.
• Organise and chair project meetings with standardised PPO.
• Engage all project stakeholders and plan thoroughly.
• Ensure projects adhere to UK legislation and Weetabix requirements.
• Follow Weetabix’s CDM and Contractor Manager processes.
• Feed necessary information into the Project Managers' monthly reports and budget sheets.
• Utilise excellent communication skills to ensure changes are fully agreed and communicated

Non-negotiables

• Recognised Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Suitable safety qualifications (i.e. SMSTS, FAAW and IOSH)
• Project Management Qualification, Prince 2, APM ETC.
• Competent with MS Office and standard Engineering applications

Nice to haves

• Experience of working in Engineering, FMCG and Construction

Benefits:

• Annual bonus 7.5%
• Excellent Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12% from us
• Annual Salary review
• Bupa Healthcare plan
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)

To support our employees we also offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.