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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: 18th January
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
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.