Whitworths Ltd
PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER (MON-FRI 8-HOUR DAY SHIFTS)
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About The Role
Join Whitworths and Help Engineer the Future of Better Nutrition
At Whitworths, we’re investing in growth, innovation, and the future of food manufacturing. As our business expands, we’re looking for a Project Design Engineer to support the delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects across our site.
This is more than a design role. It’s an opportunity to work on varied, visible projects within a business that is actively investing in growth and engineering capability.
You’ll be encouraged to bring ideas forward, work collaboratively across teams, and develop your expertise in an environment where engineering plays a critical role in business success.
What You’ll Be Doing
From concept design through to installation and commissioning, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects that improve efficiency, increase capacity, and support future growth.
- Design mechanical and electrical layouts for plant and equipment
- Support production line, infrastructure, and electrical system upgrades
- Manage projects from concept through to commissioning
- Develop timelines, budgets, and investment proposals
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and installation activities
- Maintain high Health & Safety standards across projects
- Provide project updates and maintain accurate documentation
- Contribute ideas to improve reliability and performance
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Exciting Projects You’ll Help Power
- Advanced production line installations
- Electrical and infrastructure upgrades
- Smart manufacturing technology implementation
- Heat treatment and packaging improvements
- Warehouse expansion projects
What You’ll Bring
- Experience designing mechanical and electrical systems within manufacturing environments
- Proven experience delivering capital projects from concept to completion
- Knowledge of Health & Safety within FMCG/manufacturing
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Financial awareness and budget management experience
Bonus if You Have
- Food manufacturing experience
- A continuous improvement mindset
We recognise that strong candidates may bring different combinations of experience and expertise. If you meet the key requirements and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
About You
About Us
We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.
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Why Join Whitworths?
There are countless reasons to join our team, but the most compelling is having a job you love with a company you’re proud to work for.
Here’s What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days Holiday
- Workplace Pension
- Access to a range of family-friendly, health, and lifestyle benefits.
We are committed to investing in our people—developing skills, providing growth opportunities, and fostering a culture of support. Our recent Investors in People accreditation is a testament to our dedication to our team.
Apply Now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you have the skills and experience required to excel as a Project Engineer, click ‘Apply’ now! We look forward to receiving your application. Rest assured, all applications will receive a response.
Our Commitment
Whitworths is fully committed to eradicating modern slavery within our business and supply chain. Our modern slavery statement is available on our website. If you have any concerns, please contact the Salvation Army Human Trafficking Helpline (0300 303 8151) or the Modern Slavery Helpline (08000 121 700).
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