M&E Technician

Arla Foods Limited; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking an M&E Technician to join their Taw Valley Creamery site services team. This role involves maintaining services, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant apprenticeship, experience in building services, and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26.5 days holiday

Annual Pay review

Employer pension matched up to 6%

Strong career development & training

Qualifications

• Experience in building services or facilities management.
• Experience in water treatment or anaerobic digestion.
• Positive and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain services according to the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme.
• Collaborate with OEMs during service activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

Job description

M&E Technician - Site Services - Devon

Location: Devon, GB

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Base Salary + Shift Allowance)
• 4 on 4 off - Days only - 6am - 6pm
• 26.5 days holiday
• Annual Pay review
• Employer pension matched up to 6% (12% total contribution)
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits - buy up to 5 days annual leave, Reward Gateway scheme with discounts at various retailers via my benefit platform
• Strong career development & training (internal and external)

We have an exciting opportunity for an M&E Technician to join our Taw Valley Creamery site services team. This role is key as the creamery undergoes a major transformation with a £180 million investment. The technician will develop and review commissioning plans to ensure project objectives are achieved.

How You Will Add Value

• Maintain services across the site in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme and provide corrective maintenance for equipment failures, including: Steam boiler, Waste Heat Boiler, CHP checks, Refrigeration, Effluent Treatment, Hot & Cold water systems, Cooling tower, HVAC.
• Collaborate with OEMs during service activities.
• Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements.
• Conduct equipment and plant condition assessments.
• Ensure compliance with QEHS standards such as Legionella control, fire safety, PSSR, LOTO.
• Authorize permits and oversee safe work practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline (mechanical or electrical)
• Positive, resilient attitude with problem-solving skills, teamwork, and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in building services or facilities management, water treatment, industrial facilities, anaerobic digestion, or related fields

About Arla Taw Valley Creamery

• Established in 1974, a key cheese production site in the UK, undergoing significant expansion.
• Processes approximately 1.2 million litres of milk daily, producing over 100 tonnes of cheese, butter, and whey powder.
• Upcoming £180 million investment to build a new mozzarella production facility, the second-largest in Arla Foods UK.

Please apply via the provided link or contact Chris Wakefield, Arla Foods Talent Partner.

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