At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

After significant financial investment from group, leading to the expansion of the site with 11 additional lines now up and running, we are looking to hire an engineer to the support the shifts and play a key role in the continued evolution of the engineering department and strategies as we continue to learn evolving the PPMs and SOPs.

In addition to the multiple packaging lines, this position will also have responsibility the large warehouse and storage areas.

This is a hands-on role, where your responsibilities will initially be working reactive maintenance requirements with a largely mechanical focus, though you will also need to have demonstratable experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding.

We will also be looking to utilise your experience working with a range of equipment to transition that knowledge to the broad and diverse lines we have on site, where we package our various cheese brands and retailer-own brands which we produce.

This is a shift role – days and nights.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

Maintaining multiple lines consisting of elevators/lifts, conveyors, flow wrappers, cutters, packers, slicers, graters, formers, sealers, dispensers, robotic arms, and more.Optimising line performance to meet and exceed KPIs in the areas of equipment reliability and efficiency.Ensuring appropriate information is captured on plant performance, completing all documentation work and keeping up to date with SOP and PPM changes.Completing maintenance activities to drive a predictive approach to tasks and prevent equipment failures.Identifying, documenting, and driving continuous improvement opportunities and driving efficiencies.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

An engineer with an HNC or HND background (mechanical or electrical bias).Able to demonstrate hands-on reactive experience with a broad range of equipment and machinery within a production and/or manufacturing environment.A proven track record of identifying, documenting, and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.Able to work within a fast-paced and changing environment.Able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards continuous personal learning and development and working with others across teams/departments.Experienced working within a changing and evolving environment would be a benefit.Comfortable using CMMS and able to interpret data to increase plant efficiency and identify top loss.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

We Share bonus scheme.Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseasEnhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish WidowsHealth cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing.Long service recognised every 5 years.Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay.Discounted branded products.Free, onsite parking.Individual allocated lockers.Subsidised staff restaurant.25 holidays + 8 bank holidays.My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

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 enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.