Operations Technician: AD & ETP Specialist (Day/Night Shift)

Arla Foods; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Arla Foods Lockerbie Dairy is seeking an Operations Technician to provide technical and process expertise across Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent Treatment Plants. You will work with engineering and production colleagues to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement.

The role supports 42-hour weeks on a 5 on 4 off / 4 on 5 off shift pattern, day and night shifts, onsite at Lockerbie.

Qualifications

• Strong technical mindset with focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to analyze plant data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Comfortable working with engineering and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AD and ETP plant equipment to support gas-to-grid output and compliant discharge.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maximise plant availability and minimise downtime.
• Analyse plant performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Support departmental KPIs and contribute towards site operational targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture through accurate documentation and proactive observation.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Communication

Job description

Arla Foods Lockerbie Dairy is seeking an Operations Technician to provide technical and process expertise across Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent Treatment Plants. You will work with engineering and production colleagues to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement.

The role supports 42-hour weeks on a 5 on 4 off / 4 on 5 off shift pattern, day and night shifts, onsite at Lockerbie.