About The RoleJoin Whitworths as a Project Engineer - Electrical BiasPower Innovation. Deliver Results. Build the Future of Better Nutrition.Are you an electrically-savvy engineer with a passion for hands-on problem solving and end-to-end project delivery? Do you want to see your ideas come to life in a high-impact, purpose-led business? If so, Whitworths wants to hear from you.We’re on the hunt for a proactive Electrical Project Engineer to lead critical site projects—from designing electrical systems to driving installations that power our growth. This is your chance to be part of something bigger: engineering that feeds the nation.Your MissionAs our Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll bring energy, expertise, and precision to every stage of the project lifecycle. You’ll be trusted to deliver complex capital projects that improve efficiency, scale capacity, and support innovation across our food manufacturing site.What You’ll Own

Design with Precision: Create detailed layouts and specifications for electrical distribution systems for plant and equipment
Be Hands-On: Actively support the installation of systems for new production lines and site equipment
Work with the Best: Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and the right tech for the job
Drive the Business Case: Prepare robust investment proposals, timelines, and cost breakdowns
Own the Project Lifecycle: From concept to commissioning—develop critical paths, manage budgets, and hit milestones
Lead Safely: Manage contractors, issue permits to work, and enforce high Health & Safety standards
Track Progress: Keep everyone aligned with regular updates and clear reporting to the Head of Engineering
Stay Organised: Maintain up-to-date project records, documentation, and administrative systems

Exciting Projects You’ll Help Power

Development of a new mixing production area with cutting-edge machinery
Installation of new cold storage and warehouse capacity
Implementation of advanced nut production lines and volumetric seed feeders
Upgrades across site infrastructure—from roadways to car parks
Installation of checkweighers, labellers, case tapers and other smart tech
Supporting heat treatment technology for nuts
Electrical upgrades for over-cladding projects
Site-wide review of jaws and tube filling capabilities

What You’ll BringMust-Haves:

Strong experience designing electrical distribution systems for multi-supplier production lines
Proven ability to deliver capital projects from concept to completion
Familiarity with Health & Safety in an FMCG/manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Financial awareness—able to plan, monitor and report against project budgets
Exceptional organisational skills—able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines

Nice-to-Haves:

Previous experience in food manufacturing
A mindset for continuous improvement and innovation

About The CompanyWe’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.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 NowIf 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 CommitmentWhitworths 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 () or the Modern Slavery Helpline ().

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