Head of Engineering
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Senior Level Salary and Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 1LU |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1296 |
Summary
Job Advert
Head of Engineering - Chilled Food Manufacturing
Hybrid Role, with travel across UK Sites
Competitive Senior Level Salary and Benefits
Lead. Transform. Elevate.
Are you a visionary engineering leader ready to shape the future of the UK's fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies
across multiple UK sites?
The Compleat Food Group are seeking a dynamic Head of Engineering to spearhead strategic development, governance, and operational
delivery of our Asset Care function — driving performance, compliance, and capability growth that fuels a business with BIG
ambition.
This is more than a leadership role. It’s a chance to champion food and people safety, embed a culture of continuous improvement
and deliver capital investments that make a measurable impact. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and hands-on
execution, this is your platform to lead our Engineering function boldly.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As Head of Engineering, you’ll be the driving force behind:
* Engineering Strategy & Governance: Embed our Group Asset Care Performance Model across your assigned sites, raising standards
and ensuring consistency.
* Capital Investment Leadership: Shape and deliver the regional capital agenda with a sharp eye on ROI and strategic alignment.
* Performance & Compliance: Ensure engineering excellence supports food safety, SHE, reliability, sustainability, and operational
efficiency.
* People Development: Build a high-performing engineering culture through structured development, succession planning, and
capability uplift.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
* Set and uphold hygienic design standards across all sites.
* Lead audit readiness and embed GMP - aligned engineering practices.
* Govern engineering inputs into capital projects to ensure product protection.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
* Champion a safety-first culture and ensure full regulatory compliance.
* Drive sustainability through energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
ASSET PERFORMANCE
* Standardise CMMS usage and preventative maintenance programmes.
* Lead reactive maintenance excellence and root cause elimination.
* Foster cross-site collaboration to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Own engineering budgets and capital expenditure planning.
* Optimise contractor spend and apply life-cycle cost thinking to all decisions.
RESOURCE LEADERSHIP
* Align engineering resources to strategic and operational needs.
* Drive performance reviews, onboarding, and technical development.
* Cultivate a culture of recognition, accountability, and high performance.
GOVERNANCE & CONTROL
* Benchmark engineering governance and challenge deviations.
* Oversee capital governance, documentation standards, and audit compliance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) preferred.
* NEBOSH/IOSH and project management certification (PRINCE2/APM) a plus.
EXPERIENCE
* Proven leadership in multi-site food manufacturing or similar industrial environments.
* Track record of engineering performance improvement and capital project delivery.
* Expertise in CMMS, asset care frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
* Passion for developing engineering talent and building future leaders.
SKILLS
* Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and financial fluency.
* Inspirational leader with strong communication and stakeholder influence.
* Analytical problem-solver with a relentless drive for improvement.
* Methodical, organised, works with autonomy and governance-focused.
WHY JOIN US?
* Senior level competitive Salary
* Car Allowance and Company Bonus
* 33 Days annual leave (with option to Buy)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* 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.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a scaling Engineering function across a varied region of sites, and leave a legacy of
operational excellence. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals, in a fast growing business that values safety, innovation,
integrity, and impact.
Ready to engineer a better future? Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.
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.
Head of Engineering - Chilled Food Manufacturing
Hybrid Role, with travel across UK Sites
Competitive Senior Level Salary and Benefits
Lead. Transform. Elevate.
Are you a visionary engineering leader ready to shape the future of the UK's fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies
across multiple UK sites?
The Compleat Food Group are seeking a dynamic Head of Engineering to spearhead strategic development, governance, and operational
delivery of our Asset Care function — driving performance, compliance, and capability growth that fuels a business with BIG
ambition.
This is more than a leadership role. It’s a chance to champion food and people safety, embed a culture of continuous improvement
and deliver capital investments that make a measurable impact. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and hands-on
execution, this is your platform to lead our Engineering function boldly.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As Head of Engineering, you’ll be the driving force behind:
* Engineering Strategy & Governance: Embed our Group Asset Care Performance Model across your assigned sites, raising standards
and ensuring consistency.
* Capital Investment Leadership: Shape and deliver the regional capital agenda with a sharp eye on ROI and strategic alignment.
* Performance & Compliance: Ensure engineering excellence supports food safety, SHE, reliability, sustainability, and operational
efficiency.
* People Development: Build a high-performing engineering culture through structured development, succession planning, and
capability uplift.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY
* Set and uphold hygienic design standards across all sites.
* Lead audit readiness and embed GMP - aligned engineering practices.
* Govern engineering inputs into capital projects to ensure product protection.
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
* Champion a safety-first culture and ensure full regulatory compliance.
* Drive sustainability through energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
ASSET PERFORMANCE
* Standardise CMMS usage and preventative maintenance programmes.
* Lead reactive maintenance excellence and root cause elimination.
* Foster cross-site collaboration to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Own engineering budgets and capital expenditure planning.
* Optimise contractor spend and apply life-cycle cost thinking to all decisions.
RESOURCE LEADERSHIP
* Align engineering resources to strategic and operational needs.
* Drive performance reviews, onboarding, and technical development.
* Cultivate a culture of recognition, accountability, and high performance.
GOVERNANCE & CONTROL
* Benchmark engineering governance and challenge deviations.
* Oversee capital governance, documentation standards, and audit compliance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) preferred.
* NEBOSH/IOSH and project management certification (PRINCE2/APM) a plus.
EXPERIENCE
* Proven leadership in multi-site food manufacturing or similar industrial environments.
* Track record of engineering performance improvement and capital project delivery.
* Expertise in CMMS, asset care frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
* Passion for developing engineering talent and building future leaders.
SKILLS
* Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and financial fluency.
* Inspirational leader with strong communication and stakeholder influence.
* Analytical problem-solver with a relentless drive for improvement.
* Methodical, organised, works with autonomy and governance-focused.
WHY JOIN US?
* Senior level competitive Salary
* Car Allowance and Company Bonus
* 33 Days annual leave (with option to Buy)
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* 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.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
* Holiday Discounts via Online Retail Discount
This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a scaling Engineering function across a varied region of sites, and leave a legacy of
operational excellence. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals, in a fast growing business that values safety, innovation,
integrity, and impact.
Ready to engineer a better future? Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.
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.