Overview
Are you a hands-on engineering leader ready to make a real impact in a chilled food manufacturing environment? We're seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the operational delivery of our Asset Care function at our newly repurposed Milton Keynes site, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance across all equipment. At The Compleat Food Group we don't just make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone. Our aim is to raise the bar and delight our customers and consumers every day, they are at the heart of all our decision making. We work at the correct pace to take clear decisive actions and deliver on our commitments, on time, every time to drive positive difference, we have the courage to think differently and challenge the status quo. We are innovative leaders in the UK chilled food manufacturing industry. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations. Our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets us apart. As a key member of the site senior leadership team, you\'ll drive engineering excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement, supporting production targets and business objectives.
Responsibilities
* Lead engineering activities in line with site and group standards, capital priorities, and the Asset Care Performance Model.
* Ensure engineering ownership of Health and Safety, food safety, quality, and hygienic design compliance.
* Promote a safety-first culture, maintaining statutory and S,H & E compliance across all engineering operations.
* Drive asset reliability, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Manage engineering budgets, contractor spend, and spares inventory efficiently.
* Develop and coach your team, building capability and fostering a high-performing team and enviable culture.
* Maintain audit readiness and ensure governance standards are met across all engineering functions.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in chilled food or FMCG.
* Strong knowledge of CMMS, maintenance planning, asset reliability, and capital project delivery.
* Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with financial awareness to manage costs and investments.
* IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification is desirable.
Benefits and Equality
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits - Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing - mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse talent and are committed to fairness, equity, inclusivity, and respect. Please contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
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