Multi-Skilled Engineer

Saputo Inc.; Burtersett; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Onsite parking

Job summary

Saputo Dairy UK is seeking a Maintenance Shift Engineer to maintain and optimise site equipment and facilities at the Hawes production plant. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical maintenance, motors, drives, and PLC control units, with a strong emphasis on safety, GMP, and environmental standards.

You will work within a small engineering team, support planned maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the processing lines and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with LEAN, TPM or Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP and environmental requirements.
• Ability to think systematically and drive change; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities to ensure safety and effectiveness across cheese making and processing equipment.
• Applying planned maintenance strategies in a cost-efficient way.
• Assisting with project engineering, installations and commissioning of new/second-hand equipment.
• Ensure statutory and legal compliance on a day-to-day and long-term basis.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC control

LEAN/TPM

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Resilience

Independent initiative

Tools

Motors and drives

Electrical paneling

PLC control units

Job description

Working as part of a small engineering team, the Maintenance Shift Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance of site equipment and infrastructure (excluding refrigeration) for the Hawes production plant. This will cover the maintenance of our state-of-the-art cheesemaking equipment, planned preventative maintenance and ensuring that site facilities and equipment function with optimal efficiencies. As well as mechanical maintenance of all processing lines, this role will have a particular emphasis on electrical maintenance relating to motors, drives, electrical panelling and PLC control units. YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the plant, equipment, buildings and facilities to a standard that ensures they are safe and effective, including: Cheese making, processing, bulk milk storage, pasteurisation, processing and packing equipment
• Applying appropriate planned maintenance strategies in a cost-effective manner
• Helping with project engineering, installations and commissioning of new and second‑hand equipment when are where needed
• Ensuring that all statutory and legal compliance is met on a day-to-day and long‑term basis Have good knowledge of process/packaging and associated legal requirements, ideally within an FMCG environment
• Can demonstrate strong problem‑solving techniques using LEAN, TPM or Continuous improvement methodology (Appropriate qualification desirable)
• Have experience with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and have Environmental Knowledge
• Communicate effective
• Build and maintain relationships
• Think systematically and drive change
• Act decisively and work on your own initiative
• Demonstrate resilience and flexibility
• Show attention to detail
• Contribute your own views and listen to the views of others
• Can think "outside of the box" 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?, Saputo Dairy UK are the company behind Wensleydale cheese, and other iconic British dairy brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Davidstow - household names loved by millions.

Saputo Dairy UK is part of Saputo Inc., a top ten global dairy company, offering the best of both worlds: the agility and warmth of a dedicated UK business with the support and resources of a global group. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, collaborative culture, where people are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality makes us a leader in the UK food industry.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. 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.

Shift Pattern

week 1: Sun- Tues, week 2: Sun- Weds Weekdays are 6am-6pm, weekends are 8am-5pm

Benefits

• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression
• Employer pension contributions
• Health cash plan
• Access to the Thrive wellbeing app 24-hours a day
• Discounted SDUK branded productsFree, onsite parking
• 25 holiday + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.