Join Whitworths as a Project Engineer - Electrical Bias
Power 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 Mission
As 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
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Design with Precision: Create detailed layouts and specifications for electrical distribution systems for plant and equipment
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Be Hands-On: Actively support the installation of systems for new production lines and site equipment
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Work with the Best: Collaborate with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and the right tech for the job
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Drive the Business Case: Prepare robust investment proposals, timelines, and cost breakdowns
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Own the Project Lifecycle: From concept to commissioning—develop critical paths, manage budgets, and hit milestones
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Lead Safely: Manage contractors, issue permits to work, and enforce high Health & Safety standards
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Track Progress: Keep everyone aligned with regular updates and clear reporting to the Head of Engineering
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Stay Organised: Maintain up-to-date project records, documentation, and administrative systems
Exciting Projects You’ll Help Power
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Development of a new mixing production area with cutting-edge machinery
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Installation of new cold storage and warehouse capacity
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Implementation of advanced nut production lines and volumetric seed feeders
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Upgrades across site infrastructure—from roadways to car parks
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Installation of checkweighers, labellers, case tapers and other smart tech
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Supporting heat treatment technology for nuts
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Electrical upgrades for over-cladding projects
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Site-wide review of jaws and tube filling capabilities
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
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Strong experience designing electrical distribution systems for multi-supplier production lines
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Proven ability to deliver capital projects from concept to completion
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Familiarity with Health & Safety in an FMCG/manufacturing environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Project and AutoCAD
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Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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Financial awareness—able to plan, monitor and report against project budgets
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Exceptional organisational skills—able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
Nice-to-Haves: