Business Unit Cereal Partners UK   

Job Title:  Project Engineer – Building Construction and Project Management Electrical Automation and Digital 

Location: Staverton Wiltshire   

Terms of Employment Direct Fixed Term contract 2 years – Competitive Salary. Alternatively Hourly rate Via supporting supplier. Inside IR35 Terms apply only       

This is a full-time Temporary opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.  
  
At Cereal Partners UK we have established ourselves as one of the largest cereal manufacturers in the UK, making many well-loved brands such as Shreddies and Shredded Wheat. Our aim is simple: to provide high quality, nutritious and great tasting breakfast cereals. You could join our mission to create a nation of Cereal Lovers! 

Position Summary 

We’re launching a major transformation project to expand our Staverton factory and significantly increase production capacity. As part of this large-scale investment, we are seeking a Project Engineer specialising in Electrical, Automation & Digitalisation to lead the delivery of smart, safe, and efficient systems that will power the future of cereal production. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a high-impact, multi-year capital investment.  

 
As Project Engineer – Electrical, Automation & Digitalisation, you will be responsible for the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of all electrical, automation, and digital systems supporting the new factory infrastructure. This includes power distribution, control systems, SCADA/MES integration, and digital performance monitoring tools. 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure that all systems meet safety, quality, and performance standards while aligning with CPW’s digital strategy. 

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity with flexible working arrangements depending on the project phase. Full on-site presence will be required during the implementation phase. 

A day in the life of a Project Engineer 

• Lead the electrical and automation scope of the factory expansion project, from design through commissioning 

• Ensure all EAD systems comply with safety, environmental, and product quality standards 

• Specify and implement SCADA/MES solutions aligned with corporate and site-level digital strategies 

• Oversee installation and commissioning of power distribution, control panels, instrumentation, and automation systems 

• Support the integration of digital tools for performance monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance 

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration 

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure machinery safety compliance (e.g. PUWER, CE marking) 

• Support root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and operator training initiatives 

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all EAD systems and ensure knowledge transfer to site teams 

What will make you successful 

This is an exciting career opportunity to join the world’s largest food company for candidates with solid technical skills.  

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering 

• Proven Track record delivering electrical and automation projects in a manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred) 

• Strong knowledge of process control, instrumentation, PLC/HMI programming, and loop tuning 

• Experience with SCADA systems, IO servers, HMI, historians, and SQL databases 

• Familiarity with Windows Server environments and industrial network architecture 

• Understanding of TPM, preventive maintenance, and digital reliability tools is a plus 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks) 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills 
    

What you need to know 

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.  

At CPW, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.  Be yourself, everyone else is taken!