Multi Skilled Shift Engineer
Date Posted: 2026-01-14T01:30:22
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK, CF10 1
Work Pattern: Any
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Closing date: 2026-02-11T01:30:22
Interview process: Face-to-face interview at our site in Burton Latimer
Job Description
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.
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 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
* Continued investment in your personal development
* Balance for family, rest or time for you. Holiday entitlement plus up to 5 days additional annual leave can be purchased
* Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
* 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
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.
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