Engineering Team Leader

Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Engineering Team Leader to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Ebbw Vale!

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: 4 on, 4 off: 2 x Days 6am-6pm, 2 Days Nights 6pm – 6am

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Role

Location: Ebbw Vale

Salary: Up to £54,500

Your Duties Will Include:

• Coordinate and delegate maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of work.
• Act as the responsible on-site engineering contact outside normal working hours.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, demonstrating a high level of technical expertise.
• Complete and maintain accurate service reports and engineering documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Maintain system data to support inventory management, purchasing control, and operational efficiency.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, promoting safe working practices at all times.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting expertise, and innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Department to optimise plant performance, utilities, and operational reliability.
• Follow established engineering standards, including asset management, contractor control, and safe systems of work.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture in partnership with site Health & Safety teams.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Supervisor or Engineering Manager.

About You:

• Demonstrate your multi- skilled engineering expertise through time served experience and/or qualifications.
• A time served engineer with BTEC Level 3 qualification is essential in mechanical or electrical engineering (as specified within the job advert).
• HNC or HND qualification in an Engineering discipline – desirable
• Good knowledge of technical Health & Safety requirements.
• Previous experience within a similar role and within a food manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Excellent trouble-shooter with the ability to resolve problems effectively, and within a cost-effective manner / within budget.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable record of influencing at all levels within an organisation.
• Confident decision maker who understands the commercial implications of decisions.
• Effective team player.
• Proven track record of delivering performance improvements.
• HACCP level 3 – desirable.
• Fully computer literate and proficient.

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.