Engineers

Saputo, Inc.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Onsite parking

Pension contributions

Staff restaurant

Life assurance

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. in Nuneaton is recruiting an electro-mechanical engineer for a four-on/four-off shift pattern.

You will work on both mechanical and electrical systems, performing fault-finding on a range of packaging equipment and driving improvements to meet KPIs for reliability and efficiency. The role involves maintaining automated lines, using CMMS data, and applying lean manufacturing and TPM principles to prevent failures and optimise performance.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND engineering qualification required.
• Hands-on experience with production equipment in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools and TPM.
• Fault-finding with PLCs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multiple lines of automated packaging systems.
• Improve line performance to meet KPIs for reliability and efficiency.
• Record plant performance data and drive predictive maintenance.
• Carry out maintenance activities to prevent equipment failures.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical

PLC fault-finding

Lean manufacturing

CMMS usage

TPM experience

Production line maintenance

Education

HNC/HND

Tools

KUKA robot arms

Industrial packaging equipment

Job description

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Nuneaton Full Time, Permanent

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?

ARE YOU AN APPRETICESHIP QUALIFIED ENGINEER? Join Saputo at our centre of excellence in Nuneaton, we have 450 employees and we’re still growing! At Saputo Nuneaton we process and package some of the nation’s favourite cheeses - Cathedral City, Davidstow and Wensleydale. If you are looking for a place where you will fit in, develop skills, and progress your career, you will find it here! We are always looking for great talent, so if this sounds interesting, get in touch! The Saputo Nuneaton plant is currently going through a phase of significant financial investment, and we are building new lines, so we have plenty of opportunities in our Engineering team!

Saputo Engineers are hands-on, working on reactive engineering requirements across two packaging production areas, and taking key roles in the continued drive towards a one-site mentality. You will work on both mechanical and electrical requirements, bringing strong fault-finding methodologies and expertise.

Equipment you’ll be working with: Block cutters, slicers, graters, weight checkers, formers, belt conveyors, elevators, rollers, case packers, robotic arms (KUKA), automatic pallet wrappers.

Shift Pattern and Salary: 4 on / 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off etc. Day shift is 06:45 - 19:00, Night shift is 18:45 - 07:00 £57,371 + site bonus scheme up to £800 per annum Address: Walsingham Dr, Bermuda Park, Nuneaton CV10 7RG

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Maintaining multiple lines of automated systems, slicers, scales, bagging, sealers, and packaging equipment
• Optimising line performance to meet and exceed KPIs in the areas of equipment reliability and efficiency
• Ensuring appropriate information on plant performance is captured and recorded
• Completing maintenance activities to drive a predictive approach to tasks and prevent equipment failures

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

• A multi-skilled engineer with an HNC or HND background
• Able to demonstrate hands-on reactive experience with a broad range of equipment and machinery within a production and/or manufacturing environment
• Able to carry out fault-finding with PLCs (nice to have, not a prerequisite)
• Able to demonstrate working experience with lean manufacturing tools and techniques
• Experience working within a TPM environment
• 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 overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows 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
• Individual allocated lockers
• 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.
• Free, onsite parking

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all. 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. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way. Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.