6 Manufacturing jobs in Great Casterton

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support

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.

We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.

Closing date: 26th October 2025
Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: On Site role including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings -it’s a must!

We’re committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you.

The Recipe (About the Role)

The role aims to oversee the secure production workflow, guiding materials from their arrival to the completion of finished products within the designated factory. You'll achieve this through strong team influence, ensuring that safety, quality, productivity, cost-effectiveness, timely delivery, and staff morale meet key performance indicators.

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, safety, environmental, and people policies
• Oversee KPI targets and results for the factory
• Directly take care of and assist your team to meet objectives through coaching and adherence to standards
• Oversee training and development to maintain required experience within the team
• Effectively allocate resources to meet budget and production goals
• Report on shift results regularly and ensure delivery of the production plan
• Oversee improvement projects and encourage continuous process enhancement within cross-functional teams
• Accountable for team performance development through coaching and accountability measures

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How

• Demonstrated expertise in successful facilitation and coaching
• Proven experience in high-level team management within a FMCG setting or a comparable industry, preferably with direct involvement in manufacturing
• Familiarity with business improvement methodologies and tools
• Possession of IOSH Managing Safely certification or a willingness to pursue it
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the aptitude to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of D365
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus %
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase additional annual leave
• 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

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.

#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.

We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.

We are always looking to enhance our current teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so if your skills and experience look a little different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would love you to drop us your CV or apply!

Closing date: 18th April

Interview process: 2 Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: On-Site Working

The recipe!

The main objective of this role is to inspire and guide our manufacturing teams to enhance cluster performance. This will be achieved by optimising resource allocation and prioritisation, all grounded in data-driven decision-making. Your efforts will significantly influence key performance indicators such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.

• Oversee the manufacturing process to meet capability, capacity, and profit targets aligned with the manufacturing strategy.
• Build and lead a motivated manufacturing team across plants, ensuring engagement and performance.
• Implement Food Safety and Health and Safety Strategies to deliver safe products and minimise community impact.
• Ensure compliance of cluster facilities and services with legal standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Foster a continuous improvement culture, adopting best practices and standard procedures for cost-effective manufacturing.
• Maintain resource levels for effective training, projects, and NPD trials.
• Integrate engineering activities with plant operations to ensure minimal disruption from maintenance and new asset deployment.

Requirements

Non-negotiables:

• Operational knowledge in a large FMCG/CPG environment
• Familiar with modern manufacturing methodologies and planning systems
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Systems
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Driven for excellence, with focus on strategic goals
• Utilises external insights for performance assessment
• Creative and open-minded in problem-solving
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves:

• Higher level education and relevant previous experience
• Food Manufacturing experience

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits

• Annual bonus
• Double matched ER contributed pension scheme
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan

We believe in supporting our employees throughout all stages of their lives, which is why we offer:

• Maternity Pay / Paternity leave
• Dependants and Carers Leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment
• Neonatal Care Leave
• Flexible Working Policies
• Working Parents Support Group

Check out our website for more information:

Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.

#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix

Job Description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

Peterborough

£40,000 - £45,000 + Days Only + Annual Christmas Bonus + Internal/External Training + Overtime Earning Potential

Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, looking for a stable role in a well-established and deep-rooted Manufacturing company, who have recently invested in brand new robotic machinery, who have a history spanning over 3.

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**Career Area:**
Students and Graduates
**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
**12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme - Manufacturing Engineering**
**Discipline: Global Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (GMET)**
**Location:** Peterborough
**Salary: £26,000, Share Scheme, Pension, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).**
We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar. We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to have a successful placement year.
**_*Please note that in order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2026, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master's program._**
**Who is Caterpillar?**
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed.
We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.
**Diversity at Caterpillar**
When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
**What experiences can we offer you?**
On our Global Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (GMET) Industrial Placement Programme, we are looking for innovators. Those who embrace new technologies and are continuously learning, and those who are curious to explore every opportunity for professional and personal growth. This is your chance to make real impact on our organisation while gaining hands on experience in a dynamic project environment. GMET is a core function advancing Caterpillar manufacturing capabilities through engineering innovation and technology deployment, with opportunities to be involved in subject matters such as controls and systems, new process engineering, advanced manufacturing technologies, project management, quality engineering and more.
As a GMET placement student, you will be immersed in a variety of projects that span the principle of manufacturing, engineering and technology. These projects will vary in subject matter, size and scope, giving you valuable exposure to how engineering solutions are delivered in real world, fast paced industrial settings. You will also gain:
+ Opportunities to work on delivering world-leading technology solutions to enable Caterpillar to build its digital future.
+ Immediate business exposure and accountability right from the outset.
+ Investment in your personal development
+ Exposure to advanced manufacturing technology whilst immersing yourself in challenging technical projects.
+ The opportunity to learn from industry experts.
+ Opportunities to gain a professional mentor from either the IMechE or IET and use your year in industry to progress towards professional accreditation.
+ Be part of a large community of placement students across multiple disciplines.
**Who are we looking for?**
We are looking for placement students who thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively across the business, are self-motivated with genuine enthusiasm for engineering and technology. You should demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong analytical thinking and a creative approach to problem solving.
Experience or interest in tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, 3D printing, tooling and fixture design, or appreciation for PLC software is desirable. Just as important as technical ability, we value adaptability, leadership, problem solving and resilience to succeed in a dynamic, project driven workplace.
A predicted 2:1 Honour's degree in one of the following subjects:
+ Automotive Engineering
+ Aerospace Engineering
+ Advanced Manufacturing and Operations
+ Digital and Technology Solutions
+ Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management
+ Manufacturing Engineering
+ Engineering and Technology
+ Digital Manufacturing Engineering
+ Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management
+ Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
+ Digital Technology Innovation
+ Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
+ Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
+ Manufacturing Engineering with Management
**Recruitment Process:**
Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Placement Student roles.
**Online Application:** The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for.  Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.
**Stage one - Video Interview:** If selected, you will be invited to attend a pre-recorded user-friendly video interview which you have one week to complete and submit. You are able to record your answers several times to allow you plenty of practice if required. Please ensure that you check your spam emails for this invite. At this stage if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre onsite on 22nd January 2026.
**Stage two - Assessment Centre:** The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.
**Stage three - Offer:** After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement Students will start on 6th July 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!
**NOTES:**
+ Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.
+ The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
+ Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting, this includes moving the advert closing date forward if necessary.
+ This position requires working on-site 5 days a week.
**Posting Dates:**
October 22, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ( .

**DESCRIPTION**
Our culture believes in **_POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL_** . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what **_#LifeAtCummins_** is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Automation & Technology Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Assembly & IE business unit in Peterborough. your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence July 2026
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
+ Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Automation and Innovation/New Technology Strategies
+ Assist in the deployment of Central Capital to our manufacturing network to fund automation projects
+ Become a subject matter expert in specified automation technologies - allowing you to document and guide others
+ Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
+ Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
+ Support GME initiatives as needed
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
+ Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
+ IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint)
+ Good communication and influential skills
+ Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team
**Working at Cummins**
At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12 th November 2025
**Job** Manufacturing
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** Hybrid
**Job Type** Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No