Reliability Engineer
Saputo
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Job summary
Saputo SDUK is seeking an Asset Care Engineer to oversee production equipment integrity and implement asset care strategies across site operations. You will lead preventative maintenance, be hands-on with fault finding, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.
You will analyze equipment performance data, develop reliable maintenance schedules, and support upgrades while maintaining detailed documentation and cross-site collaboration.
Qualifications
- Educated in a relevant field (apprenticeship to HNC level or equivalent) with practical maintenance experience.
- Experience in maintenance management and knowledge of UK standards/regulations.
- Proficient in condition, vibration and thermal-based maintenance techniques.
Responsibilities
- Oversee operational integrity and performance of production equipment; develop asset care strategies.
- Create planned maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
- Interrogate data on equipment performance (OEE) and provide actionable insights.
- Lead CI projects to improve site reliability, efficiency and safety.
- Support upgrades and modifications with OEMs and contractors.
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Job description
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?
SDUK's brands include the Nation's favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
This position (internally titled Asset Care Engineer) is key to oversee operational integrity and the performance of all production equipment. You will develop and implement of Asset Care strategies, conducting regular inspections, utilising preventative maintenance schedules, and gathering detailed data on equipment performance to develop actionable insights for enhancing reliability and efficiency.
You will also have a focus on continuous improvement (CI) and site performance enhancements. These will include identifying opportunities as a self-starter, leading cross-functional teams, and participating in equipment upgrades and modifications to support long-term operational objectives and sustainability goals.
You'll be hands-on with fault-finding and will support with breakdowns when required, sharing knowledge across engineering, and ensuring the maintenance of detailed documentation.
Shift Pattern: 4-on/4-off days only
- Overseeing operational integrity and performance of all production equipment, developing and implementing asset care strategies, and conducting regular inspections and audits to identify condition-based maintenance (CBM) opportunities
- Using preventative maintenance techniques to create comprehensive planned maintenance schedules to minimise equipment downtime and improving reliability and availability of plant asses
- Interrogating software and gathering detailed data on equipment performance (OEE) and using analytical tools to interpret data to develop actionable insights to enhance equipment performance and reliability
- Assisting the planning and evaluation of improvement projects, ensuring they align with operational goals
- Leading and actively participating in CI projects focused on increasing site reliability, operational efficiency, and safety standards
- Providing expert input (such as impact of proposed changes) on potential upgrades and modifications to optimise performance and efficiency, working with OEMs and contractors to ensure seamless integration
- Designing and refining comprehensive fault-finding procedures and techniques to ensure swift and effective issue resolution
- Ensuring documentation is regularly updated and easily accessible and equipping the wider engineering team with the necessary knowledge, tools, and methodologies to diagnose and address faults
- Working closely with production, quality, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless and efficient operations through open communication
- Optimising line performance to meet and exceed key performance indicators in the areas of equipment reliability and efficiency
- Educated in a relevant field (apprenticeship to HNC level or equivalent) with deep, relevant practical experience within a maintenance or preventative-related engineering role with a mechanical engineering bias
- Experienced in engineering practices on maintenance management and demonstratable knowledge of UK standards and regulations
- Proficient in condition, vibration, and thermal based maintenance techniques including analysis and interpretation of gathered data
- Experienced with fault-finding techniques for PLC controls and SCADA systems, and able to use CMMS systems
- Team orientated and take pride in working to support colleagues to achieve overall asset care goals, whilst also being able to work on your own to deliver planned maintenance routines
- Experienced with demonstratable knowledge of condition monitoring and preventative maintenance techniques
- Able to effectively influence and communicate at all levels
- Able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically and multitask
- A strong analytical thinker with planning and decision‑making skills
- A skilled problem solver, and able to escape when appropriate, communicating actions and mitigation implementation plans clearly
- Bonus scheme paid quarterly
- Autonomous and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
- Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
- Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
- Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
- Long service recognised every 5 years
- Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
- Discounted branded pro
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