M&E Maintenance Planner Coordinator

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering professional for its Taw Valley Creamery in Devon, England. In this role, you will plan and coordinate maintenance work, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Ideal candidates have strong technical education in Supply Chain Management and over 5 years of relevant experience. Enjoy competitive holidays and career development opportunities in a sustainable work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension matched up to 6%

X4 annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible benefits

Strong career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance and repair processes.
• Ability to work within established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders.
• Scope and prepare maintenance work packages.
• Coordinate corrective maintenance and support improvement projects.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Strong technical education in Supply Chain Management or similar

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance & Engineering professional ready to take ownership of planning and coordination in a fast-paced, high-performing environment? Do you thrive on structured processes, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration? If so, our Taw Valley Creamery has the opportunity for you.

This is especially exciting as the creamery is undergoing a major transformation, thanks to a £180 million investment.

How you will make an impact

• Plan and schedule planned maintenance work orders, ensuring alignment across operations and planning teams.
• Scope and prepare maintenance work packages including labour, spare parts, tools, and Control of Work requirements (e.g. permit-to-work, risk assessment, LOTO).
• Coordinate deferred corrective maintenance and support improvement projects related to Maintenance & Utilities.
• Act as site CMMS (SAP PM) super-user, supporting pilot projects and upskilling users in system processes.
• Create and maintain master data in CMMS for equipment, maintenance plans, BOMs, and task lists.
• Develop standard work instructions and procedures to drive consistency and compliance.
• Facilitate data analysis sessions and provide insights to the M&E leadership team and LCO Core team.
• Support MRO Coordinator in optimising spare part utilisation and contribute to M&E financial processes.

Grow with Arla

• Strong technical education in Supply Chain Management or a related field, with 5+ years’ experience in maintenance and repair processes within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to work within established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with SAP PM or similar CMMS platforms, with a passion for data and digital tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative mindset.

What will you get?

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits – buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme with discounts across retailers
• Strong career development & training (internal and external opportunities)

Arla Taw Valley Creamery

• Established in 1974, Taw Valley Creamery is a cornerstone of UK cheese production.
• Processes approximately 1.2 million litres of milk daily, producing over 100 tonnes of award-winning cheeses including BOB and Castello Tickler, alongside butter and whey powder.
• Soon to receive a £180 million investment to create a new mozzarella production facility — the second largest single investment in Arla Foods UK.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

Arla is an equal opportunities employer. Our company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.