Systems Engineer

Salary circa £50,000 depending on experience.

Cereal Partners Worldwide, Staverton

Full Time, Permanent

Some of our fantastic benefits:

• Comprehensive pension scheme, up to 12% employer contribution
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• A focus on professional development and growth
• Generous annual leave allowance plus 12 additional flex days
• Private medical health cover

About Us

Cereal Partners Worldwide is one of the UK's largest cereal manufacturers, making many well-loved brands with a long heritage. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, nutritious and great-tasting breakfast cereals, helping to create a nation of cereal lovers.

As a Process Systems Engineer at our Staverton site, you'll provide technical leadership as a system and product specialist. You'll help optimise system performance, improve product quality, enable continuous improvement and build operational capability across the factory.

Your Impact

In this role, you'll help improve how our factory systems perform, how consistently we deliver product quality and how confidently our operational teams use technical standards and problem-solving tools. You'll connect engineering, manufacturing, R&D and improvement activity to support safe, efficient and reliable production.

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  Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and product quality, using structured improvement tools to deliver measurable factory impact.
• Technical Capability: Develop and deliver technical training in operations, cereal chemistry and technology, helping operators build confidence and capability.
• Engineering Support: Support engineering improvements, product and process trials, start-ups and capital project activity so changes are implemented safely and effectively.
• Process Standards: Develop and maintain operating standards, system capacity studies and technical documentation to support consistent performance across the site.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a technical link between operations, engineering, R&D and wider CPW, General Mills and Nestlé networks, sharing knowledge and supporting manufacturing testing and handovers.
• Problem Solving: Use factory data and everyday problem-solving methods to resolve system issues and support reliable production performance.

Your Ingredients for Success

To be successful in this role, you'll bring a blend of engineering or food science knowledge, process improvement capability and the ability to work collaboratively with teams across manufacturing, technical and project environments.

Essential

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  Qualification: An engineering qualification in electrical and automation, mechanical or chemical engineering, or a qualification in food science.
• Process Engineering: Experience of process plant environments and process engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Project Delivery: Experience delivering projects or improvements while working with multiple stakeholders.
• Safety, Engineering and Quality: Knowledge of safety, engineering and quality regulations, with the ability to apply standards in a factory environment.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of food safety requirements and the ability to contribute to validating HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) activity.
• Communication and Coaching: Ability to share technical information clearly and support the development of operational teams.

Desirable

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  Cereal Manufacturing: Knowledge of raw and packaging materials used in the production of breakfast cereals.
• Lean Manufacturing: Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools and methods.
• Cross-Network Working: Experience working across manufacturing networks or supporting knowledge sharing across different sites or teams.

What You Need to Know

Closing date: Thursday 27/08/2026.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and may close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity. We're open to discussing individual flexible working needs, so please speak to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

At CPW, our values are rooted in respect. We believe that embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment enables everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement listed in this advert. If you're excited about the opportunity and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

Accessibility and Adjustments

At CPW, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience where everyone can perform at their best

If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements. Any information you share with us will be treated in the strictest confidence and used only to support you throughout the recruitment process.

To find out more about Nestlé's commitment to DE&I: Nestle's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestle UK & Ireland