Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

At The Compleat Food Group we’re on a mission to create great tasting food that’s better for people and the planet, we call it ‘Food to Feel Good’. We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.

We are a fast growing food manufacturer and our 5,500+ fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers, leading retailers and our exciting, market leading brands, which include Wright's Pies, Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer for our 2 Bakeries in Crewe, Cheshire.

Working 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights 4 off pattern) (6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am). The main purpose of this role is to maintain and improve our plant operating performance in a safe and proficient manner. 

Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountability: 

• To swiftly respond to machine breakdowns effectively prioritising maintenance support in conjunction with supervisor
• To carry out maintenance and repairs to all equipment as required.
• To help ensure appropriate stock levels of critical replacement parts.
• To effectively work with contractors using all necessary company procedures.  Take corrective action when necessary.
• To communicate effectively with, and support production departments with advice and information to maintain the effective running of the equipment.
• To make recommendation and carry out work to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• To 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
• To carry-out ad hoc projects as and when required
• There may be a requirement to temporarily to stand in for the Shift Supervisor.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the business

Benefits

• Overtime readily available
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment
• Free vend on products
• Free parking
• 2 volunteering days a year
• Company Pension
• Company Charity Initiatives
• Access to online and high street retailer discount scheme
• 24/7 access to Grocery aid (Financial, Emotional well being)
• Online learning and development platform

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

• Recognised qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. (Level 3). Ideally multi skilled. 
• 2 + years’ experience as a time served Engineer within a manufacturing/maintenance setting. Ideally within the food sector 

• Ideal requirements:
• Recognised H&S qualification – IOSHH
• Food Safety awareness – HACCP
• Good computer literacy
• PLC Knowledge (Siemens S7, Mitsubishi)
• Inverter knowledge (Lenz, Mitsubishi, ABB)
• Robots (ABB)
• PUWER
• Supply of machinery regulations 2008

If you are looking for a change of role in 2025, and want to join a skilled and friendly engineering team, please submit your CV.

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do. 

Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.