Facilities Engineer
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.91 per hour or £33,299 per annum (plus overtime outside of normal shift) |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol, BS32 0BF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We’re looking for a Facilities Engineer to join our team at The Compleat Food Group in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.
This is a varied and practical role where no two days are quite the same. Working closely with the Facilities Manager and wider
Engineering team, you’ll help ensure our site services, plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and efficient – keeping our busy
food manufacturing operation moving.
If you have strong electrical and/or mechanical skills, enjoy fault-finding and take pride in finding lasting solutions rather
than quick fixes, we’d love to hear from you
Job Title: Facilities Engineer
Shift Pattern: 4 On 4 Off 06:00-18:00
Location: Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 0BF
Salary: £15.91 per hour or £33,299 per annum (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
* Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant, equipment and site services.
* Responding to faults and breakdowns, using your technical knowledge to diagnose problems and identify root causes.
* Implementing effective, sustainable repairs and solutions to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
* Completing maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
* Following planned maintenance schedules across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities.
* Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work, standard operating procedures and relevant
legislation.
* Maintaining accurate engineering and maintenance records so documentation is always complete and audit-ready.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is practical, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
* Previous experience within a Facilities, Site Services, Maintenance or Engineering role, or relevant experience gained through
an Engineering apprenticeship.
* Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance skills.
* Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
* The ability to turn identified problems into practical and sustainable solutions.
* A strong commitment to working safely and following procedures.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Confidence working both independently and as part of a diverse team.
* Good computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Don’t tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you. Some of the knowledge, skills and qualifications required for this role
can be developed through training, so you don’t necessarily need to have everything in place when you join us.
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
* 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 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
* 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.
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