Engineering Lead

Saputo Inc.; Rothesay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Autonomous environment

UK/overseas progression opportunities

Employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive app access

Long service recognition

Life assurance up to 4x pay

Discounted branded products

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Staff discounts via My Staff Shop

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a site engineering manager to lead a six-person team across reactive and proactive maintenance with a strong focus on continuous improvement and development for the team and site systems.

You will provide technical and people leadership, utilise data to shape maintenance strategies and grow the site's engineering capability, while partnering with production to drive day-to-day improvements and transformational projects.

Qualifications

• Educated in a relevant field with practical engineering experience in production/manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop engineering teams.
• Experience with proactive and preventative maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across production, utilities and facilities.
• Develop and review maintenance plans, PPMs, shutdowns and standards.
• Track reliability metrics (downtime, MTBF, MTTF, compliance).
• Lead or support improvement projects for reliability, cost, safety and efficiency.
• Coach and develop engineering staff and support budget planning.
• Manage on-site contractors with RAMS and safe systems of work.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

CI Projects

Data-driven

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship/NHC level

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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.

This role is a management position that will lead a team of six to focus on site engineering activity across reactive and proactive engineering requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and development for the team, and systems and controls.

Their role will be truly impactful for day-to-day operational improvements by partnering with production teams and leading on transformational projects.

You’ll offer technical and people leadership, utilise data to improve strategies, and develop the engineering capabilities for the site.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading, coordinating, and supporting maintenance activities across production, utilities, and facilities to meet operational, safety, and efficiency needs
• Reviewing and developing maintenance plans, PPMs, shutdown/start-up activities, and engineering standards
• Tracking and reporting on reliability metrics including downtime, MTBF, MTTF, and maintenance compliance
• Leading or supporting improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, safety, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Leading, coaching and developing engineering team members, supporting production team leaders and operational departments, and supporting finance with budget planning
• Managing contractors on site, including permits, RAMS review safe systems of work, and auditing contractor activity

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

• Educated and qualified in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHC level or equivalent) with relevant practical engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment
• An experienced shop-floor focused team leader, supervisor, manager with demonstratable experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams
• Able to demonstrate expertise with proactive and preventative practices
• A strong communicator with experience effectively influencing senior stakeholders to deliver change
• Experienced leading and delivering CI projects and delivering a culture change
• A strong analytical thinker, driven by data, with strong planning and decision-making skills
• Competent with budgetary control skills, have numerical aptitude, and good computer literacy (including use of maintenance management systems)

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

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Employer pension contributions
• Health 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
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers

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.

#SDUK2026

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

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.