Job Description

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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: 21st September
Interview process: Face-to-face interview at our site in Burton Latimer
Working pattern: 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.
We are looking for a multi-skilled 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 skilled team, you'll have the opportunity to support multiple facilities and make a real impact!
The Recipe (About the Role)

• Provide engineering support to production, resolving breakdowns and assisting with the resolution of priority engineering issues as required.
• Support and deliver planned maintenance to sustain the reliability and availability of our assets
• To work autonomously, individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision and be able to make quick and effective judgements on actions needed to resolve problems and be capable of correctly prioritising support required
• Work to company practices, procedures and rules to ensure health & safety, food safety and legal compliance are upheld at all times
• Support external contractors providing additional support for reactive activities, to ensure company practices, procedures and rules are understood and adhered to
• To have familiarity with and the ability to work on a wide variety of engineering assets
• Effectively diagnose and repair plant equipment to component level (excluding high voltage and gas)
• Report and escalate all equipment issues which cannot be effectively resolved to appropriate functions, including attendance at MOS meetings as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability of assets and engineering working processes
• Support Improvement projects, identifying engineering root causes and carry out CI project work actions
• Carry out effective handover to the oncoming team (peer to peer and line manager)
• Provide training and support to engineers, operators and apprentices. Be a mentor for the development of engineers and apprentices and ensure they can work safely.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Skills

• Demonstrable mechanical and electrical competence through training and experience.
• Engineering Qualification or apprenticeship (HNC or above preferred)
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills 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 & 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
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.
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