Shift Engineer

Saputo, Inc.; Davidstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme paid quarterly

Autonomous and inclusive working环境

Opportunities for progression withinUK

Enhanced employer pension with health/

Thrive 24/7 wellbeing app

Life assurance up to 4 x pay

Discounted branded products

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Staff discounts via My Staff Shop

Job summary

Saputo is seeking a frontline engineer to maintain and support assets across cheese and whey production areas. You will work closely with the team leader, covering both mechanical and electrical requirements, with reactive and proactive tasks on a 3-on/3-off days and nights pattern.

The role suits hands-on engineers with time-served qualifications, able to operate across multiple systems and collaborate with production staff to meet timelines and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship, NVQ, or HNC/HND qualification.
• Able to demonstrate multi-skilled engineering capabilities.
• Hands-on approach to engineering in a production environment (FMCG preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative maintenance schedules and reactive engineering tasks.
• Work with pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to plan and execute work.
• Record and track work in the maintenance system.
• Support other areas and gain broader site operations experience.
• Prioritise workload with production timescales in mind.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Hands-on engineering

Team player

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ, or HNC/HND

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 role sits within a state-of-the-art site where you will be operating with high care within a food production environment. You will predominantly be working as a front-line engineer (covering both mechanical and electrical requirements) to maintain and support installed assets across the cheese and whey production areas within the site working closely with the team leader. Your responsibilities will cover both reactive and proactive engineering tasks, with an opportunity to add-value through the identification and delivery of continuous improvement opportunities. Work pattern: 3-on/3-off (days and nights)

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Delivering a range of preventative maintenance schedules and reactive engineering requirements
• Working with a range of machinery and instrumentation, including pumps, motors, valves, agitators, etc.
• Working with other engineering teams and production staff to plan and execute work
• Ensuring work is recorded and tracked via the maintenance system
• Supporting other areas and gaining broader experience of site operations
• Prioritising workload, ensuring awareness of production timescales
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• A time served apprenticeship, NVQ, or HNC/HND qualification
• Able to demonstrate multi-skilled engineering capabilities
• Someone who enjoys taking a hands-on approach to engineering, working both in and outdoors
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience working within a production environment (FMCG preferred)
• Able to work in a team, supporting others with their workload and development when required
• Comfortable working with different computer systems

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• 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
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, on-site parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
• For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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