Multi-Skilled Engineer: Lead 24/7 Reliable Dairy Ops

Arla Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Matched pension up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arla Foods operates a flagship Aylesbury dairy producing Cravendale, Skyr and Anchor. The Multi-Skilled Engineer role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance on dairy processing and packaging lines, with a 42‑hour rotating shift pattern (days and nights) and a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

You will work within a high‑performing engineering team, applying lean methods to reduce downtime and enhance OEE, product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• ONC or equivalent engineering qualification required.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across dairy processing and packaging equipment.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance to maximise asset reliability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, RCM, FMEA, 5S, Kaizen and other lean methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE, product quality, efficiency and health & safety.
• Collaborate with production and engineering colleagues to resolve equipment issues and minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ONC or equivalent

Job description

Arla Foods operates a flagship Aylesbury dairy producing Cravendale, Skyr and Anchor. The Multi-Skilled Engineer role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance on dairy processing and packaging lines, with a 42‑hour rotating shift pattern (days and nights) and a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

You will work within a high‑performing engineering team, applying lean methods to reduce downtime and enhance OEE, product quality and safety.