Overview

Job AdvertHead of Engineering (Pastry) - Chilled Food ManufacturingRegional Hybrid Role, with travel across assigned UK SitesCompetitive Senior Level Salary and BenefitsLead. Transform. Elevate.Are you a visionary engineering leader ready to shape the future of the UK''s fastest growing chilled food manufacturing companies across your assigned multiple UK sites?The Compleat Food Group are seeking a dynamic Head of Engineering - (Pastry) 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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 SalaryCar Allowance and Company Bonus33 Days annual leave (with option to Buy)2 Employee Volunteering Days per yearOnline and High-street retailer discount schemeEmployee well-being and community support groupsInformal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platformCharity Initiatives and Team events24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.Online Wellbeing benefitsFree Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid toolsHoliday Discounts via Online Retail DiscountThis 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 and Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

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