Site Infrastructure Engineer

Whitworths Limited; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Healthcare plan

Opportunities for voluntary overtime

Job summary

Whitworths Limited in Irthlingborough is seeking a Site Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and improve site utilities essential for operations. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance with site standards, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has an engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience, strong electrical fault-finding skills, and knowledge of compressed air and steam systems. Benefits include a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and a healthcare plan.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with compressed air and steam generation systems.
• Knowledge of single and three-phase electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving site utilities including compressed air, steam, electrical, gas and water systems.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Compressed air systems

Steam generation systems

Three-phase electrical systems

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

Keeping the lights on? That's the easy part.

At Whitworths, we're proud of our heritage, excited by our future, and driven by the people who make it happen. As we continue to grow and invest in our manufacturing capability, we're looking for a Site Infrastructure Engineer to help keep our site operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be responsible for the infrastructure that keeps our operation running—from utilities and site services to building systems and critical equipment. Working Monday to Friday on static day shifts, you'll troubleshoot, maintain, improve and help shape the future of our facilities.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining and improving site utilities including compressed air, steam, electrical, gas and water systems.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns when needed.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Working closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with site standards.

What we're looking for

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working with compressed air and steam generation systems.
• Knowledge of single and three‑phase electrical systems.
• A practical problem‑solver who enjoys getting to the root cause, not just fixing the symptom.
• Someone who takes ownership, communicates well and thrives in a team environment.

Experience within food manufacturing or regulated environments would be an advantage, but attitude, capability and a willingness to learn are just as important.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday
• Workplace pension
• Healthcare plan
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime
• In addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits.
• Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths.

Our Commitment

Whitworths is fully committed to eradicating modern slavery within our business and supply chain. Our modern slavery statement is available on our website. If you have any concerns, please contact the Salvation Army Human Trafficking Helpline (0300 303 8151) or the Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700).