At Saputo Dairy UK, we’re passionate about delivering high‑quality dairy products while driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing sites. We’re looking for an Engineer to join our Kirkby team, playing a key role in keeping our operations running efficiently and reliably.
Shift pattern: 4‑on 6‑off – day/night (12‑hour shifts).
Responsibilities
* Driving equipment reliability, efficiency, and productivity through proactive and reactive maintenance activities.
* Minimising downtime and improving line performance through reliability‑centred engineering and asset care systems.
* Supporting the delivery of site OEE targets by maintaining and improving equipment availability.
* Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained, serviced, and calibrated to meet safety, legal, and quality requirements.
* Prioritising and executing engineering activities to support production plans and operational targets.
* Working cross‑functionally with Production, QA and HSE to ensure site‑wide performance and compliance.
* Communicating key engineering issues and actions clearly across shifts and teams.
Qualifications
* Hold a recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or HNC (or equivalent).
* Have significant engineering experience, ideally in an FMCG environment.
* Bring knowledge of high‑speed processing and packaging equipment.
* Be confident with fault‑finding, diagnostics, and problem‑solving in a fast‑paced production setting.
* Have experience using asset management / EAM systems.
* Understand health & safety, food safety, and compliance standards within manufacturing.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme paid quarterly.
* Inclusive working environment.
* Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas.
* Enhanced employer pension contributions.
* Health cash plan – claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care, etc.
* Access to Thrive – a 24‑hour, NHS‑clinically approved wellbeing app.
* Long‑service recognition every 5 years.
* Life assurance up to 4× contractual pay.
* Discounted SDUK branded products.
* Free, onsite parking.
* Subsidised staff restaurant.
* 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays.
* One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institution of your choice.
* Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs.
* Employee shop with exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from UK retailers.
Employment Equity
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To support participation in the job application and interview process, physical or non‑physical adjustments may be provided where appropriate.
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