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Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an Engineering Shift Manager to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Market Drayton.
Who We Are:
At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.
Our team of over c6,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.
Working Hours
4 on 4 off days and nights 06:45 - 18:45, and 18:45 - 06:45
Type of Role
Full Time, Permanent
Salary
Up to £55,000 depending on experience
Location
Market Drayton
Your Duties Will Include:
* Support management in overseeing daily departmental operations.
* Supervise and contribute to completion of planned maintenance (PMs) to meet KPIs.
* Communicate breakdowns and repairs clearly via verbal updates, email, and HolisTech reports.
* Carry out major mechanical and electrical repairs.
* Identify and implement improvements to enhance PM effectiveness.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with Maintenance, Operations, and QA teams.
* Oversee pre-startup checks of production equipment.
* Identify and drive efficiency and productivity improvements across the plant.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and best practices.
* Assign, train, develop, and supervise engineering staff on shift.
* Ensure all activities are conducted without compromising health and safety.
* Monitor engineers and contractors to ensure safe working practices.
* Promote and uphold H&S standards at all times.
* Ensure engineering representation at H&S meetings.
* Support and maintain food safety and quality standards in all engineering activities.
Your Skills and Experience:
* Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled discipline)
* Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
* Experience supervising or leading engineering teams on shift
* Strong background in planned and reactive maintenance systems (e.g. CMMS like HolisTech)
* Competent in fault finding and repairing mechanical and electrical systems
* Good understanding of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
* Ability to analyse equipment performance and identify efficiency improvements
* Familiarity with production equipment start-up and shutdown procedures
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
* Strong leadership and team management skills
Why Join The Compleat Food Group?
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – delicious, high-quality food that people love to eat.
With over 6,000 colleagues across 17 UK sites and £1.3bn turnover, we’re one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing food businesses.
You’ll be joining a business that values entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation, working with some of the UK’s most loved food brands.
Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
* 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
* Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
* Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
* Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
* EV charging points - available at selected sites
Health & Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
* Group Life Assurance (work level dependent)
* 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
* Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
* Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
* Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
* Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
* Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
* Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
* Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
* Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
* Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
* 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
* Charity initiatives and fundraising events
* Team socials to connect and celebrate together
* Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
* New baby gift for new parents
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you would be interested in working with us, please send a message to recruitment@compleatfood.com
[recruitment@compleatfood.com] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.
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