Lead Engineer
WEETABIX LIMITED
Burton Latimer · posted 13 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
Category
Engineering
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . Were committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belongwhere different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 23rd August
Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: 24/7 Panama Shift Pattern
Were happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.
Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.
The Recipe (About the Role) As a Lead Engineer, you will provide day-to-day engineering leadership for a manufacturing shift, ensuring equipment and processes run safely, reliably, and efficiently. Working closely with a team of multi-skilled engineers, you will coordinate planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support strong shift performance.
Balancing hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, you will support skills development, uphold high engineering standards, and ensure maintenance is delivered effectively. You will play a key role in maximising asset uptime, reducing downtime, and enabling the shift to consistently achieve production, safety, and quality targets.
Deploy resources effectively to minimise downtime, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity.
Support performance management, coaching, and development planning, including apprentices.
Provide hands-on technical support to resolve breakdowns and maintain safe, efficient operations.
Produce shift reports, including engineering performance, breakdown trends, and operational impact.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, company standards, and statutory requirements.
Manage Permit to Work processes and the safe control of contractors and high-risk activities.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, ensuring quality data and timely job completion.
Coach and develop engineering and production colleagues to build capability.
Support engineering activities across multiple production facilities in a fast-paced environment.
Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Respond to major breakdowns, driving rapid fault resolution and reducing downtime.
Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to improve reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Support wider business needs through additional duties as required.
The Ingredients (What we need from you) Key Know How:
Engineering maintenance expertise across mechanical, electrical and control systems in complex manufacturing
Experience developing engineering capability, including assisting teams and apprentices across maintenance and improvement activities
Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), using data to improve planning and inform outcomes
Clear insight of manufacturing operations and impact on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, cost, quality and waste
Ability to work jointly with production and engineering teams to align maintenance planning, scheduling and continuous improvement
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.
Annual bonus
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 of 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: note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. xwzovoh
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
#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix
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A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 23rd August
Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: 24/7 Panama Shift Pattern
Were happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can support you.
Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.
The Recipe (About the Role) As a Lead Engineer, you will provide day-to-day engineering leadership for a manufacturing shift, ensuring equipment and processes run safely, reliably, and efficiently. Working closely with a team of multi-skilled engineers, you will coordinate planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support strong shift performance.
Balancing hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, you will support skills development, uphold high engineering standards, and ensure maintenance is delivered effectively. You will play a key role in maximising asset uptime, reducing downtime, and enabling the shift to consistently achieve production, safety, and quality targets.
Deploy resources effectively to minimise downtime, remove bottlenecks, and improve productivity.
Support performance management, coaching, and development planning, including apprentices.
Provide hands-on technical support to resolve breakdowns and maintain safe, efficient operations.
Produce shift reports, including engineering performance, breakdown trends, and operational impact.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, company standards, and statutory requirements.
Manage Permit to Work processes and the safe control of contractors and high-risk activities.
Maintain accurate CMMS records, ensuring quality data and timely job completion.
Coach and develop engineering and production colleagues to build capability.
Support engineering activities across multiple production facilities in a fast-paced environment.
Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Respond to major breakdowns, driving rapid fault resolution and reducing downtime.
Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to improve reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Support wider business needs through additional duties as required.
The Ingredients (What we need from you) Key Know How:
Engineering maintenance expertise across mechanical, electrical and control systems in complex manufacturing
Experience developing engineering capability, including assisting teams and apprentices across maintenance and improvement activities
Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), using data to improve planning and inform outcomes
Clear insight of manufacturing operations and impact on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), downtime, cost, quality and waste
Ability to work jointly with production and engineering teams to align maintenance planning, scheduling and continuous improvement
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.
Annual bonus
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 of 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: note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges. xwzovoh
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
#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix