Shift Engineer

The Compleat Food Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a skilled Engineer to enhance plant performance at their Crewe facility. This role involves maintaining equipment, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and the potential to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Employee Volunteering Days

Employee well-being support

Training opportunities

Access to Grocery Aid

Free exercise hub and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Level 3).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a time served Engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Recognised H&S qualification – IOSHH.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and carry out maintenance and repairs to all equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and food safety in line with policy.
• Train and support production departments effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Health & Safety Awareness

Food Safety Awareness

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Tools

HACCP

Job description

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At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Crewe (Wrights), CW1 6XQ

With a legacy dating back almost 100 years, Wrights Food Group continues the Wrights family passion for quality food production. Today it specialises in frozen savoury and sweet bakery products, as well as ready meals for retail and foodservice

Shift Pattern: 4on4off (2 days, 2 nights)

Salary: £52,000 per annum

Job Purpose

To maintain and improve plant performance in a safe and proficient manner

Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Respond to breakdowns effectively prioritising support in conjunction with supervisor
• Carry out maintenance and repairs to all equipment as required.
• Help ensure appropriate stock levels of critical replacement parts.
• Work with contractors using all necessary company procedures. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with, and support production departments with advice and information to maintain the effective running of the equipment.
• Make recommendation and carry out work to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Play an active part in training and self-development to ensure effective support for production.
• Ensure that all chemicals are food safe and stored appropriately.
• Occasional requirement to temporarily to stand in for Shift Supervisor.
• Various Health and Safety responsibility including bringing to attention any hazards or unsafe conditions, and preventing accident occurrence
• Food safety and quality responsibility in line with policy, Good Manufacturing Practice and Clean as You Go practice

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Level 3). Ideally multiskilled.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a time served Engineer within a manufacturing/maintenance setting (food sector desirable)
• Recognised H&S qualification – IOSHH
• Food Safety awareness – HACCP
• Robots (ABB)
• PUWER
• Supply of machinery regulations 2008

What's in it for you?

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
• Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount

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.