Facilities Engineer

The Compleat Food Group; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes (EVs, Home &‑

20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Holiday discounts

Retail discounts online & in-store

Free product handouts

EV charging points

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group in Bradley Stoke, Bristol is seeking a Facilities Engineer to support a busy food manufacturing site. You will work with the Facilities Manager and Engineering team to keep site services, plant and equipment safe, reliable and efficient, ensuring continuous production.

The role requires practical, proactive individuals who can work in a fast-paced environment and turn problems into lasting solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities, Site Services, Maintenance or Engineering.
• Maintenance skills in electrical and/or mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to implement sustainable solutions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance across plant, equipment and site services.
• Respond to faults and breakdowns, diagnosing problems and identifying root causes.
• Implement effective, sustainable repairs to maximise reliability and availability.
• Complete maintenance activities safely and to a high standard.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and SOPs, maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Health & Safety

Record keeping

Team working

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical/Mechanical trades training

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance software)

Job description

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.,

• 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. 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, 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.
• 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, 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