Business Unit Cereal Partners UK Job Title:  Project Engineer – Packaging 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 Packaging Equipment** to lead the delivery of high-performance packaging systems required for this large-scale factory expansion. As **Project Engineer – Packaging Equipment** , you will be responsible for the planning, design, installation, and commissioning of end-of-line packaging systems. This includes product conveying, filling machines, cartoners, case packers, palletisers, and associated automation. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure the packaging systems are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget—supporting CPW’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation. 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 – Packaging Equipment** + Lead the packaging equipment scope of the factory expansion project from concept through commissioning + Specify, procure, and oversee installation of packaging systems including conveyors, fillers, cartoners, case packers, and palletisers + Ensure all equipment meets safety, hygiene, and performance standards + Coordinate with internal teams (Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics) and external vendors + Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget for packaging systems + Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and performance validation of packaging lines + Ensure integration with upstream and downstream systems, including automation and controls + 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.  + Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) + Proven Track Record delivering packaging equipment projects in FMCG or manufacturing environments + Strong technical knowledge of packaging machinery and end-of-line automation + Experience with equipment layout design, installation planning, and commissioning + Familiarity with hygienic design, CE marking, PUWER, and machinery safety standards + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk tools (AutoCAD, Navisworks) + Excellent project management, communication, and supplier 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!