Join Our Engineering Team at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Facilities & Compliance Manager to join our dedicated and professional Engineering team in Nottingham!

Who We Are:

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 c.6,500 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.

Role Details:

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pm

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Role

Location: Nottingham, NG2

Salary: £50,000

Reporting into the sites Engineering Manager, the Facilities & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that the site infrastructure, utilities, and services operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with UK food manufacturing regulations. The role combines facilities management with regulatory, food safety, and environmental compliance, supporting operational excellence and audit readiness.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Lead maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Manage PPM systems to minimise production disruption and ensure reliability of critical services (HVAC, refrigeration, water, compressed air).
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring contracts, performance, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Deliver CapEx projects for site upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations; maintain audit readiness and manage regulatory relationships.
• Control documentation, permits, certifications, and compliance records.
• Promote a strong safety culture, manage contractor safety, and lead incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including waste, water, and energy management.
• Lead and develop the facilities and compliance team, collaborating cross-functionally and with external partners.
• Manage departmental budgets and drive continuous improvement aligned with operational goals.

About You:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management, Food Safety, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., C+G, NEBOSH, IOSH, CMI/ILM).
• Experience managing audits (Legal compliance(LOLER/PUWER), customer, environmental, health and safety inspections).
• Experience with environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Experience in health & safety management within an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, maintenance systems, and site services.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Proven experience in a facilities, compliance, or engineering management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards, HACCP principles, and UK regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing critical safety issues such as DSEAR and asbestos

Why Join Us?

At The 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:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• 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

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for 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

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

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.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.