Shift Engineer

Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for an Engineering Shift Technician Engineer to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Poole, Dorset

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 c6,500 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.

2 weeks of Days: 5:45am – 5:45pm

2 weeks of Nights: 5:45pm – 5:45am

Full Time, Permanent

Poole, Dorset, BH15

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal line performance.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Maintain product safety and quality by adhering to GMP and hygienic engineering standards.
• Promote sustainability and efficiency through responsible resource use and process improvements.
• Ensure systems remain compliant, audit-ready, and aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities in the CMMS and communicate effectively during shift handovers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis to enhance reliability and performance.

• Proven experience working in a production and/or manufacturing environment
• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Engineering (NVQ, BTEC, City and Guilds, etc.)
• Knowledge and understand of Health and Safety Legislation
• Experience using CMMS systems in an engineering role
• Previous experience specifically in a food or FMCG production environment
• HNC, HND, or Degree Level Qualification in Engineering
• IOSH, HAACP, NEBOSH or Food Safety Qualifications

AtThe 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:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 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
• 24/7 access toGrocery
  
  Aidfor 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 apersonalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plansand regular
  
  Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through
  
  Club Compleatrewards

• 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiative sand fundraising events
• Team socialsto connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby giftfor new parents