Maintenance Engineer
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000-£49,000 depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Nottingham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!
We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our dedicated and professional engineering
support team in Nottingham!
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 c.6,500 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.
Role Details:
Working Hours: Monday - Friday
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Role
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £45,000 - £49,000
Your Duties Will Include:
* Execute planned and predictive maintenance to the approved job plan,scopeand standard.
* Complete inspections, lubrication, adjustment,replacementand functional testing within theallocatedwindow.
* Carry out condition monitoring and act on early warnings before functional failure.
* Confirm work quality and asset condition before safehandbackto Operations.
* Complete maintenance without compromising product safety, quality,hygieneor GMP standards.
* Follow hygienic engineering controls and hand assets back clean,completeand fit for production.
* Identifyand escalate asset conditions that could affect food safety,qualityor process capability.
* Record findings and corrective actions so maintenance evidence remains audit ready.
* Work to approved risk assessments, permits, isolations and safe systems of workat all times.
* Stop and escalate work where scope, condition or controls are unsafe or unclear.
* Maintain tools, testequipmentand work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.
* Identifyenvironmental, energy and utilities losses during maintenance activity and report them.
About You:
Required:
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship with a relevant Level 3 qualification, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience.
* Electrical, mechanical or mechatronic qualification appropriate to the site asset base.
* Relevant safety, isolation and permit competencies.
* Proven experience completing planned and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong practical fault-finding capability across mechanical, electrical and control systems relevant to the role.
* Experience with condition monitoring, failure analysis and maintenance improvement.
* Experience recording work and asset history within a CMMS.
Desirable:
* PLC skills and knowledge (fault finding and programming)
* Understanding of reliability centred maintenance
* Food Safety Level 3
* HACCP Level 3
* Condition monitoring or reliability qualification is desirable.
* Food manufacturing or another highly regulated environment is advantageous
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
* 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
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.
We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves
to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.
Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.
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.