About this Compliance Engineer role at Weetabix
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: 21st July
Interview process: TEAMS followed by a face to face interview at our site in Burton Latimer
We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.
Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.
The Recipe (About the Role)
As an Electrical Compliance Engineer, you will assist our wider engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable electrical systems across the site. You’ll ensure all activities align with statutory regulations and internal engineering standards, helping to protect our people, safeguard our assets, and maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Working jointly with engineering, production, and project teams, you will own and deliver electrical compliance programmes. You’ll use your technical expertise to assess electrical safety risks, identify any non‑compliance, and ensure effective, timely corrective actions are in place. In doing so, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining legal compliance while assisting a safe, diverse, and high‑performing working environment.
- Identify and interpret relevant regulatory and industry compliance standards for company assets
- Develop and implement compliance plans using appropriate engineering guidelines, methodologies, and best‑practice approaches
- Partner with engineering teams to review design data and specifications, highlighting potential compliance risks
- Conduct required testing, inspections, and assessments, ensuring accurate recording of results and clear reporting of findings
- Investigate and resolve compliance issues, recommending improvements to products, processes, and ways of working
- Plan and deliver corrective actions in line with company procedures and timelines
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to monitor compliance status and progress
- Carry out internal audits to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Guide Duty Holders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to enhance policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
- Provide clear guidance on compliance matters and promote consistent application of best practices across the site
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How:
- Working knowledge of British Standards, Electricity at Work Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Regulations
- Certified in CompEx (Ex01–Ex04, Ex05–Ex06, Ex11) for work in hazardous areas
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults and compliance issues using Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Experience guiding installation, testing, and commissioning of new or modified electrical systems
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
