Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £65,000 plus car and bonus

Employer: The Compleat Food Group (TCFG)

Reports to: Head of Engineering (Region)

Responsible for: Site Engineering Team

The Compleat Food Group (TCFG) is a fast-growing, forward-thinking food manufacturer on a mission to create great-tasting, planet-positive food. We are now looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Asset Care function at our Milton Keynes site.

As a key member of the site senior leadership team, you will be accountable for ensuring engineering performance, compliance, and capability meet or exceed group standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient asset performance that underpins production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site engineering function in line with the Asset Care Performance Model.
• Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE and statutory requirements.
• Deliver strong asset performance through effective use of CMMS, preventative maintenance, and downtime analysis.
• Manage engineering budgets, contractors, and spares to maintain cost efficiency and availability.
• Develop, coach, and engage your team to build capability and future leadership.
• Ensure audit readiness and governance compliance across all engineering activities.
• Support and deliver capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• HNC/HND or degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar).
• Proven engineering leadership within food, FMCG, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record in equipment reliability, planned maintenance, and CMMS compliance.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Financially aware, with experience managing budgets and resources effectively.