Project Engineer

Weetabix; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

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.

Closing date: 6th April 2025

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

Become a valued member of our team at Weetabix as a Project Engineer!

We're excited to hear from applicants who possess a background in food safety and/or quality. Feel free to reach out to us!

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Project Manager to execute high-quality, stage-gate-driven projects with precision, while also demonstrating effective financial oversight to ensure that Weetabix Capital funds are used wisely and in accordance with the business's strategic objectives and priorities.

The recipe!

(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive)

The purpose of this role is:

• Deliver high-quality projects executed flawlessly
• 100% safety record with zero accidents across project delivery
• Adhere to CAPEX budgets with a view to both individual project budgets and overall department/site/company CAPEX budgets
• Ensure the complete delivery of the project scope while avoiding any scope creep.
• Forecast and update spend profiles, ensuring accurate financial planning and control
• Prepare and present Project approval presentations for review at up to MD level
• Ensure regular, accurate comms is maintained with all key and relevant stakeholders.
• Engage with support functions such as Procurement and Legal to ensure robust procedures are followed
• Follow the Weetabix EEM process for all projects

Requirements

Non-negotiables

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

Nice to haves

• Experience of working in Engineering, Food and/or FMCG

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.