Site Engineering Manager

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

Poole Bakery
£75,000–£80,000 + £5,700 Car Allowance + 15% Bonus
The Compleat Food Group

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to take full ownership of site performance, asset care and engineering strategy within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment?

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to deliver Food to Feel Good. We are looking for a Site Engineering Manager to play a pivotal leadership role at our Poole Bakery, reporting directly to the Site Director.

This is a senior opportunity to drive world‑class engineering standards, maximise asset performance, and lead a high‑performing team.

The Role

As Site Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and champion Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across the engineering function
• Drive operational productivity and site profitability through strong financial management
• Develop and implement a best‑in‑class asset care and maintenance strategy
• Lead engineering continuous improvement and capital project delivery
• Ensure Food Safety, Quality and Integrity standards are embedded within all engineering activity
• Develop and inspire a capable, engaged engineering team

You will be accountable for engineering budgets, contractor performance, compliance standards, and overall plant reliability, ensuring the site operates efficiently, safely and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead site engineering safety strategy and challenge unsafe practices
• Ensure compliance with plant safety, environmental and legal obligations
• Reduce utilities usage and drive sustainability improvements
• Manage contractor selection and control

Asset Care & Operational Performance

• Develop and continuously improve maintenance strategies to maximise uptime
• Use root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
• Monitor key metrics including availability, MTTR, MTBF, PPM adherence and top losses

Financial & Budget Management

• Own and control engineering spend
• Forecast, monitor and report budget performance
• Deliver cost‑saving and capital projects to time and budget

Leadership & People Development

• Build a high‑performing engineering team
• Identify and develop talent
• Promote mentoring and continuous professional development
• Ensure tools, documentation and systems are fit for purpose

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience within Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering disciplines
• Proven leadership experience within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of compliance and legislative requirements
• Degree, HND/HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• Experience managing budgets and driving performance improvement
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and MS Office
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset

You’ll be commercially aware, data‑driven, and confident leading change within a complex manufacturing environment.

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.

We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

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:

• Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• 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
• Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
• 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
• 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

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