Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician to join their team at Stourton Dairy. The successful candidate will perform routine inspections and maintenance of assets to ensure reliability and prevent failures. Responsibilities include utilizing SAP CMMS for recording maintenance activities and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should ideally have a Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship and experience within a fast-paced production environment. Competitive salary and employer benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension matched up to 6%

Annual salary life assurance cover

Flexible benefits

Strong career development and training

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to execute planned maintenance activities effectively.
• Strong technical input for CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on assets.
• Utilise SAP CMMS to record all maintenance activities.
• Serve as an ambassador for safety and food quality.

Skills

Experience with maintenance tools like CBM

Proven experience in technical or maintenance engineering

Familiarity with CMMS (SAP PM)

Education

Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

Planned Preventative Maintenance Technician

Arla Foods, Stourton Dairy, Leeds, LS10 1AX

Hours: Monday- Friday (8 hour Days)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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)

We are looking for dedicated PPM Technician at Arla Foods Stourton Dairy process department to conduct routine inspections and maintenance on assets. This role involves following planned maintenance schedules, taking ownership of problem-solving, and collaborating to upskill operations and technicians. You will play a key role in supporting asset reliability through maintenance plan development and optimisation.

How will you add value

• Execute planned maintenance activities to improve maintenance execution on site to prevent failures, source necessary spare parts, and update the engineering plan
• Utilise SAP CMMS and FastWork to record all maintenance activities and contribute to top loss review and action closure
• Ensure OEE is realised through data analysis and effective CI work to reduce unplanned stops, leading RCA with site teams, maintaining technical standards including SOPs, SMPs and work instructions and support knowledge sharing and skill development across operations and engineering.
• Serve as an ambassador for safety and food quality, adhering and championing LOTO, Permit to Work, and other protocols.
• Provide technical input to CAPEX projects

Please apply using the link or reach out to Chris Wakefield in the talent team.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally you will have completed a Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven experience in technical and / or maintenance engineering position within a fast paced production environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance tools like CBM, RCA, FMECA, and CMMS (SAP PM) is desirable.

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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