Business Unit Cereal Partners UK     

Job Title: Project Engineer – Processing Equipment 

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. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in a high-impact, multi-year capital investment. 

 
We are seeking a Project Engineer specialising in Process Equipment to lead the delivery of key production systems required for this large-scale factory expansion.  

As Project Engineer – Process Equipment, you will be responsible for the planning, design, installation, and commissioning of core processing systems. This includes raw material storage and handling, grain milling, mixing, extrusion, product forming, drying, and enrobing. 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure that all systems are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget—supporting CPW’s commitment to quality, food safety, and operational excellence. 

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 – Process Equipment 

• Lead the process equipment scope of the factory expansion project from concept through commissioning 

• Specify, procure, and oversee installation of systems for processes such as raw material handling, milling, mixing, extrusion, forming, drying, and enrobing 

• Ensure all equipment meets hygiene, safety, and performance standards 

• Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Production, Quality, R&D) and external vendors 

• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget for process systems 

• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and performance validation of process lines 

• Ensure integration with upstream and downstream systems, including automation and utilities 

• Identify and resolve technical issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives 

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.  

• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification 

• Proven Track Record managing engineering projects 

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is preferred 

• Strong multidisciplinary engineering expertise, with a proven track record in delivering capital investment projects involving process and/or packaging equipment 

• Solid understanding and practical application of Health & Safety legislation (e.g. CDM, PUWER, CE marking, machinery safety) 

• Project management certification (e.g. PMI-PMP or equivalent) is an advantage 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk tools, including AutoCAD and Navisworks 

• Excellent communication, budgeting, and contractor management 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!