Multi-Skilled Engineer

Saputo Dairy UK; Hawes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for progression

Employer pension contributions

Health cash plan

Thrive wellbeing app access

Discounted Saputo products

Free onsite parking

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

One paid volunteer day per year

Staff discount program

Job summary

Saputo Dairy UK is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer for the Hawes production plant in the Yorkshire Dales. You will maintain state-of-the-art cheesemaking equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure facilities run efficiently.

The role emphasizes electrical maintenance—motors, drives, paneling and PLC control units—and works within a small engineering team. The opportunity includes working shifts with early mornings and weekends, a supportive environment, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of process/packaging environments and legal requirements (FMCG).
• Experience with LEAN, TPM or Continuous Improvement methods.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP standards.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think systematically and drive change.
• Proactive, decisive and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant, equipment, buildings and facilities to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Apply planned maintenance strategies in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist with project engineering, installations and commissioning of new/second-hand equipment.
• Ensure ongoing statutory and legal compliance on day-to-day and long-term bases.

Skills

Lean/CI

Process/Packaging knowledge

Health & Safety

Food Safety & GMP

Communication

Problem solving

Systematic thinking

Initiative & resilience

PLC control units

Tools

PLC control units

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer Hawes, Yorkshire Dales Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Shift Pattern

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

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?

ABOUT SAPUTO

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.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

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

• 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

YOU’RE BEST SUITED TO THIS ROLE IF YOU

• 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 effectively


• 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”

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH

• 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 products


• Free, 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.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO

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.

Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK.

We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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