Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer

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.

The successful candidate will be supporting manufacturing operations, dealing with requirements from multiple facilities and effectively prioritising resources to minimise impact on service level and achieve KPI targets.

The Role

• Adherence to H&S and Quality Standards, ensuring safe ways of working and audit readiness at all times.
• Lead the multi-disciplined team in effective coordination and prioritisation of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks across multiple plants.
• Provide support with equipment problem-solving activities on shift and coach the team on problem-solving techniques.
• Manage/support the development, objective setting, performance reviews and adherence to all HR processes and procedures for the team.
• Provide, and support with, shift reports, both manufacturing and engineering based, including attendance at DOR. Effective use of the CMMS (computerised Maintenance Management System).
• To work to, and ensure the team comply with, company practices, procedures, permits, and ensure H&S and Food Safety standard and legal compliance rules are maintained during all activities carried out at all times.
• Adhere to maintenance and business excellence standards, and identify opportunities to improve.
• Support, coach and mentor engineers, apprentices, peers and operators, including the transfer of basic engineering tasks to operators.
• Achievement of Engineering and Manufacturing KPIs
• To seek out improvement opportunities across the business.
• To provide engineering support to production, resolving breakdowns and assisting with the resolution of priority engineering issues when manning levels require LE support

What We Need From You

Key Skills

• Recognised Mechanical and Electrical engineering qualification (HNC preferred); or Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Previous line management experience
• Experience in Food manufacturing environments
• IOSH Certification

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus 7.5 %
• 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

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.