Junior Project Engineer

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow.

You might not be right for the role, yet but we are always looking for talented people!

Closing date: 28th November

Interview process: Interviews will start with a Teams Interview followed by a face to face interview at our site in Burton Latimer so you can meet our amazing team and get a look around the site.

The recipe!

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Project Engineering?

This is a great opportunity to join us at Weetabix in a Junior Project Engineer role. The successful candidate will take be responsible for designing and overseeing small capital investment projects (under £250k) alongside the Project Manager, ensuring that Weetabix Capital funds are utilised wisely and aligned with the business strategy and requirements.

Additionally, you will play a key role in managing contractors and maintaining the Health & Safety files for larger projects.

The purpose of this role is

(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive)

• Review project objectives and define full scope of work, complete Specification requirements for tender submission.
• Complete fair tender process for project proposal and complete T&Cs, manage contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare the project Capital Submission CAF, manage the budget and timeline for project implementation.
• Manage project risks, including schedule, and project conflicts.
• Induct contractors and manage health and safety whilst work undertaken onsite. Complete H&S audits. Undertake site EHS audits of the area.
• Conducting regular project reviews and status updates to stakeholders. Prepare monthly project update reports to stakeholders and stage gate progression.
• Be responsible for successful project delivery including management of stakeholders, project team, and effective communication throughout the business.

Requirements

Non-negotiables

• Be educated to a degree level in a relevant degree
• Have great communication skills with effective stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Show excellent problem solving skills with the ability to quickly understand business processes and technical requirements.
• Be organised and methodical with the ability to follow process

Benefits

Check out our website for more information: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

• Annual bonus 5%
• Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

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