Sustainability Project Engineer

At Warburtons, family is at the heart of our business.
• NATIONWIDE Opportunity*

Location: Hybrid role which can be based at any one of our UK Bakery sites dependant on your location, some travel to Bolton for Team meetings.
Salary: Circa 65,000 dependant on experience
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days based

Are you a Project Engineer or Engineering or Maintenance Manager with experience of project delivery and a knowledge of energy consultancy / sustainability?

Due to our continued growth and significant investment in sustainability and renewable energy we have created a new role for an experienced Project Engineer with a passion for Sustainability. Working as part of our Project Engineering team within the Manufacturing Excellence Dept. You’ll drive our 5-year energy and carbon reduction sustainability strategy. The Project Engineering Team are dedicated to executing Engineering projects throughout the UK bakery and depot network from Aberdeen to Newton Abbot, therefore you’ll be fully mobile and able to travel as required.

The Recipe As the Sustainability Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering sustainability-focused projects within our food manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including site leadership, engineering, and the Manufacturing Excellence team to implement cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon emissions.

As part of our Project Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of all agreed engineering projects on time, to agreed standards and on budget ensuring that Continuous Improvement is embedded every time.

We never compromise on Health & Safety or Quality therefore you’ll be responsible to drive our Health and Safety strategy, legislation and company standards in all project work as a priority.

The Role
Identify, engage and manage the 3rd Party Vendor community associated to Project Delivery and Nationwide Maintenance
Identify, manage and deliver key sustainability projects such as: Installation of new oven technology to improve energy efficiency

Upgrading old and inefficient control systems

Integration of renewable energy solutions (solar, wind, and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants)

Investigate and implement innovative technologies to support sustainability goals

Collaborate with the sustainability team to align projects with corporate sustainability objectives
Work alongside site leadership and engineering managers to ensure smooth project execution
Ensure awareness of Technology improvements and apply to projects as applicable to drive efficiency improvements and ensure Best Practice.
To negotiate and purchase items of machinery for major projects in those areas agreed with the Head of Project Engineering
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and sustainability certifications
To support the identification and implementation of a new Energy management system
Essential Ingredients
As you will support our sites across the UK, you’ll require a valid driving licence.
Proven project management experience within engineering
Electrical / mechanical Engineering Background; Electrical bias preferred
Ability to drive performance and energy cost savings and efficiencies through data analysis
Able to identify and drive energy efficiencies and carbon reduction opportunities
Knowledge or experience of Energy Management Systems (EMS) would be desirable but not essential
Experienced in Key stakeholder management with the ability to influence, establishing credibility with both internal and external contacts at all levels
Budget creation and management experience ensuring a return on investment
H&S/Food Safety systems & legislation knowledge e.g. IOSH – able to ensure a safe working environment.
Works collaboratively to make decisions with the input of the wider team
Possess an Engineering Qualification such as HND, HNC, BEng or equivalent
Extra Dough

Last but by no means least you'll want to know what your breads worth:

Car allowance / Company Car
A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you, so you will have 5 weeks holiday and bank hols. Plus the opportunity to purchase up to an extra weeks annual leave
Award winning pension scheme with company contributions
Private medical insurance, health screening and life assurance
Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service
Access to free GP appointments for you and your family through our Help at Hand App

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do