Engineering Planner

Compleat Food Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

Holiday discounts

Enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an Engineering Planner to join the Nottingham site. You will support the engineering team by planning maintenance, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across processes, and driving continuous improvements.

The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent apprenticeship and at least two years of experience in food manufacturing, with strong communication skills and proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office. This is a permanent full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or time-served apprenticeship with experience in food manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience using CMMS and proficient use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety, technical, and legislative standards.
• Identify and drive improvements in product quality and engineering performance.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the engineering function.
• Complete risk assessments for all planned maintenance activities.
• Monitor and report maintenance costs, including labour and parts usage.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work in line with site priorities.
• Determine required resources, materials, and parts for maintenance tasks.
• Identify skill gaps and training needs to strengthen team capability.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

RCM

FMEA

Job description

Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We're excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an Engineering Planner 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, 7.30am - 4pm

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Role

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000

Your Duties Will Include:

• Ensure compliance with food safety, technical, and legislative standards.
• Identify and drive improvements in product quality and engineering performance.
• Promote Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the engineering function.
• Complete risk assessments for all planned maintenance activities.
• Monitor and report maintenance costs, including labour and parts usage.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess the true cost of asset downtime.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance work in line with site priorities.
• Determine required resources, materials, and parts for maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with stores to ensure availability of necessary components.
• Identify skill gaps and training needs to strengthen team capability.
• Ensure access to maintenance manuals, tools, and diagnostic resources.
• Communicate effectively and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant, processes, safety, and quality.
• Support cost-benefit analysis to reduce maintenance requirements.
• Track and analyse downtime, failure rates, and recurring issues.
• Record and evaluate maintenance costs.

About You:

• You will have an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree (BSc, HND or HNC), or a degree in related Engineering fields. Alternatively, you may have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification with time-served experiences.
• 2+ years' experience within food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Experience using CMMS
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Package
• Understanding of RCM and different maintenance strategies.
• Understanding of FMEA and Root Cause Analysis.

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.