Maintenance Engineer - Westbury

Arla Foods; Westbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major dairy production company in the UK is seeking a skilled engineer to maintain critical equipment at its Westbury site. The role involves performing reactive and preventative maintenance, driving continuous improvement, and working with advanced dairy production technology. Candidates should have multiskilled experience and relevant qualifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with opportunities for career development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift allowance

26.5 days holiday

Employer pension matched up to 6%

Life assurance cover

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced automated and safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive, planned & preventative maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support critical equipment maintenance.

Skills

Ambition & drive

Multiskilled engineering experience

Computer literate

Education

Time served apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3/ONC/HNC/HND

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Job description

Arla Foods, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4WD

Shifts – continental rotating shifts – 12 hour days & nights

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence, eager to make a significant impact at one of the UK's largest and most advanced dairy production sites?

Join Arla Foods Westbury and be part of a team that transforms milk into world-renowned products like Anchor butter and Arla's milk powder, while supporting cutting-edge equipment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

How you will make an impact

• Support a well invested, fast paced food manufacturing site with critical equipment maintenance & engineering by carrying out reactive, planned & preventative, and servicing activities.
• Drive structure problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives to improve site and equipment efficiency and minimise downtime
• Utilizes CMMS systems and reporting suites (SAP PM)
• Support siteprojects including non- capex modification and CAPEX.

Equipment includes- Milk pasteurisation, homogenisers, separators process systems, evaporators, compact dyers, variety of Fillers, palletisers, de-palletisers, conveyor lines (chain, spiral), robots, vision systems, Spectrum TX rejection system, Xray checkers, industrial dryers, refrigerated rooms, steam generators, water softeners, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CHP system Air handing units, HVAC, water treatment, steam boilers, chillers, compressors.

What will make you successful

• Ambition & drive
• Experience as a multiskilled engineer (Engineering Technician /maintenance engineer/ engineering technician) and the likes either mechanically / electrically or multiskilled.
• Time served apprenticeship/ NVQ Level 3/ ONC/HNC/HND qualified or proven experience
• Ideally you will have experience within a fast paced automated and safety critical manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate – SAP, Microsoft Office, SCADA, Trend systems, HMI’S

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak and Tickler – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world.

There are 4,000 UK employees, and 22,000 global employees at the heart of Arla. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our c.15bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (Base Salary + Shift Allowance)
• 26.5 days Holiday
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits- buy additional days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)
• OT available at various pay rates

Would you like to join us?

We will be reviewing applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out on this opportunity.

Please apply using the link or reach out to Oliver Hickson-Burr Talent [e-mail]

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit speculative CVs on behalf of candidates, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and will be accepted as a gift. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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.

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