Engineering Administrator
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.90 p/h (plus overtime outside of normal shift) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol , BS32 0BF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We’re looking for an Engineering Administrator to join our Engineering team at The Compleat Food Group.
This is a varied and important role at the heart of our Engineering function. You’ll help make sure our maintenance systems,
engineering records, stock controls, purchasing and compliance documentation are accurate, organised and always ready when needed.
Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Technical, Health & Safety and Finance, you’ll be the person who helps keep
everything connected behind the scenes.
Job Title: Engineering Administrator
Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday
Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF
Pay: £13.90 p/h (plus overtime outside of normal shift)
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Keeping engineering records, documentation and filing systems accurate and up to date.
* Raising, tracking and closing maintenance work orders through our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Supporting the administration of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
* Producing regular engineering reports and KPI information.
* Helping track engineering budgets and expenditure.
* Raising purchase orders and processing goods receipts for engineering parts, consumables and services.
* Monitoring engineering spare-part and consumable stock levels.
* Maintaining accurate stock records and investigating discrepancies.
* Liaising with suppliers about quotations, orders, invoices and deliveries.
* Keeping statutory inspection, calibration, maintenance and certification records up to date.
* Supporting internal and external audits and helping track resulting actions.
* Coordinating contractor documentation, permits and site-access paperwork.
* Organising meetings, taking minutes and following up actions.
* Supporting engineering projects with administration, coordination and document control.
What We’re Looking For
Experience within engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, stock control, purchasing or a similar administrative environment would
be an advantage
* Excellent organisation – you can manage competing priorities, maintain clear records and keep administration running smoothly.
* Strong attention to detail – accuracy matters to you, whether you’re updating a maintenance record, processing an order or
preparing information for an audit.
* Clear communication – you’re comfortable working with colleagues across different departments as well as contractors and
suppliers.
* A practical approach to problem solving – when something doesn’t add up, you’re happy to investigate and help find the answer.
* Professionalism and discretion – you handle information responsibly and work with integrity.
* A proactive attitude – you’re comfortable using your initiative, adapting when priorities change and looking for opportunities
to make things better.
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 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
* 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
What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where
everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a
reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.
We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the
impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.
You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat,
LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity
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.