M&E Project Manager- Taw Valley

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the dairy industry as an Engineering Project Specialist at Taw Valley Creamery. With a significant £180 million transformation investment, you will oversee capital projects and engage with multidisciplinary teams, shaping the future of dairy production.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension matched up to 6%

X4 annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible benefits for annual leave purchase

Career development & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean principles and project management certifications required.
• Demonstrated performance in commercial processes, sourcing, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of capital engineering projects.
• Chair Capex meetings and engage with stakeholders.
• Support the engineering team on complex issues.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Automated Systems

Lean Principles

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Prince 2 certification

APM certification

Agile project management

Job description

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Are you an experienced Project Engineering specialist ready to step into a complex and growing fast-paced environment? Are you able to take the lead as a project manager driving capital engineering projects & improvements, typically up to a value of £50k-£2M, and supporting central teams with larger projects? 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

• The Engineering Project Specialist is responsible for the structured delivery of capital projects; therefore, experience with mechanical, electrical, and automated systems is vital.
• Working with wider site and external teams to provide and deliver solutions that meet stakeholder expectations and project scopes.
• Support the engineering team on complex issues and troubleshooting.
• Chair Capex meetings with structured communication and stakeholder engagement/management, utilising Arla project management processes and procedures.
• Manage the annual Capex cycle and present proposals to stakeholders.
• Adhere to Arla Foods' technical specifications (automation, electrical, mechanical, safety, hygienic design, operability, maintainability).

Grow with Arla

• Strong experience and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing systems, with broad knowledge of Lean principles and SAP/OEE.
• Preferably hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent, along with Prince 2, APM, Agile project management, or similar certification.
• Demonstrated performance working with commercial processes, sourcing, tendering, negotiations.

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 of annual leave, reward gateway scheme with discounts at various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external).

Arla Taw Valley Creamery

• Established in 1974, our Taw Valley Creamery has been a significant cheese production site in the UK, undergoing various developments to enhance capacity and capabilities.
• We process approximately 1.2 million litres of milk daily, producing over 100t of award-winning cheeses like BOB and Castello Tickler, alongside butter and whey powder.
• The site is soon to receive around £180 million investment to create a new mozzarella production facility, the second-largest single investment in Arla Foods UK.

Please apply using the provided link or contact Alex Tyrrell, Senior Talent Partner, at [e-mail].

Application closing date: 11th July 2025.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to high-quality products, sustainability, and innovation. We value diversity and collaboration, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Join us at Arla Foods and help us make a significant impact on the planet and lead the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.