Engineering Manager

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 happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.

Closing date: 6th September
Interview process: Teams interview followed by a face to face interview on site in Burton Latimer
Working pattern: On-site 5 days per week

The Recipe (About the Role)

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join the Weetabix team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations.

In this influential leadership position, you will oversee all engineering activity across the site, ensuring our equipment, facilities, and systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You'll lead and develop a team of Lead Engineers and Multi-Skilled Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance.

Combining strategic thinking with operational leadership, you will drive asset reliability, optimise site performance, embed engineering best practice, and ensure compliance with statutory and safety requirements. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help build engineering capability and deliver sustainable business results.

• Lead and develop the engineering team to deliver safe, reliable and high-performing operations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, legal requirements and safe systems of work, including Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and Permit to Work processes.
• Drive rapid resolution of equipment breakdowns, effective maintenance planning and accurate use of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment reliability, asset performance and engineering processes.
• Manage capital projects and new equipment commissioning, ensuring safe implementation and alignment with long-term asset care standards.
• Monitor and improve key performance measures, including asset uptime, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), maintenance compliance, cost efficiency and factory performance.
• Build strong partnerships across Production, Site Services, Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Central Engineering teams to achieve business objectives.
• Undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role, skills and experience, as required to support the business.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know-How

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and asset care in production environments.

• Understanding of equipment reliability, failure modes, and maintenance strategies.
• Experience applying engineering best practice, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and condition monitoring.
• Knowledge of engineering compliance, statutory regulations, and safe systems of work.

Business Expertise

• Understanding of manufacturing operations and engineering performance measures, including safety, quality, cost, service, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

• Ability to convert operational priorities into effective engineering plans and actions.
• Experience supporting budget management, cost control, and resource planning.

Leadership & Professional Experience

• Experience leading, coaching, and developing engineering teams, including apprentices.

• Ability to build capability, engagement, and a culture of high performance.
• Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous improvement within operational environments.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team culture.

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
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• 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: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/

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.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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