Retail Shift Engineering Technician

Dale Farm; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dale Farm is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join our Site Engineering team. You will be part of a team dedicated to providing best-in-class engineering support to the manufacturing operation, focusing on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and timely repairs.

The role operates on a 3 on 3 off rotating 12-hour shift pattern including days and nights, and requires a time-served apprenticeship and a minimum of three years' experience in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in a fast moving manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow electrical schematics and drawings with attention to detail.
• Good IT literacy including CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health, safety and quality policies and site standards.
• Perform preventative, reactive and corrective maintenance to maximise plant availability.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment promptly.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS and support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Electrical/Mechanical

CMMS experience

Electrical drawings

Education

UK electrical/mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date : 16 September 2026 05:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to join our Site Engineering team. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to providing best in class engineering support to the manufacturing operation.

Your role is to optimise production performance, quality and minimise plant downtime through effective preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs. The working pattern associated with this role is 3 on 3 off rotating 12 hour shifts including both day and night shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering.

The Role:

• Adhere to the company’s health, safety, environmental and personal standards policies.


• Complete daily maintenance tasks including preventative, reactive and corrective work to support the site manufacturing operation, delivering optimum plant availability and reliability.


• Must have the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment issues promptly to avoid production delays.


• Responsible for ensuring the quality of work carried out is maintained at the highest possible standard and compliant with site quality requirements.


• Attend daily meetings both within the engineering function and plant operations when required to provide maintenance updates.


• Liaise with Contractors during planned service maintenance and reactive maintenance.


• Ensure that all maintenance activities are recorded on the CMMS.


• Lead and support improvement initiatives


• Support the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.


• Work as part of an inter-dependent team with flexibility to take on all other reasonable tasks.


• Ensure all tools, equipment and work areas are kept in good condition

The Person:

• Time served apprenticeship (electrical/mechanical) with a recognised UK qualification.


• A minimum of 3 years engineering experience (mechanical or electrical) in a fast moving manufacturing environment.


• Highly motivated with the ability to perform in a highly challenging, expanding environment.


• Confident individual with excellent communication skills with the ability and skill set to develop and support the team.


• Excellent problem-solving skills – methodical & analytical approach to work.


• A high degree of IT literacy to include Microsoft Office and CMMS


• Must have the ability to follow electrical schematics, pneumatics, mechanical component drawings, as built and as installed drawings.


• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings


• Demonstrate strong attention to detail when carrying out tasks


• A flexible approach


• Experience of working in the food Industry


• Experience of working in FMCG sector

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 th September 2026.