Shift Engineer – 24/7 Dairy Automation (Leeds)

Stirling Warrington; Ledston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Pension contributions matched up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Advanced manufacturing equipment

Structured engineering development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Stirling Warrington in Leeds, UK, is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer for a 24/7 dairy manufacturing site. You will join a skilled team responsible for planned and breakdown maintenance across processing, packaging and production equipment.

Role involves fault finding, process improvements and updating the CMMS/SAP system, ensuring safety and reliability across automation and plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Experience as Maintenance/Shift/Multi-skilled Engineer in FMCG or regulated environments.
• Experience with planned maintenance (PPM) and breakdown response.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (days/nights).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on a 24/7 site.
• Respond quickly to mechanical/electrical breakdowns.
• Fault find on automated production equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot CIP, pasteurisers, separators and homogenisers.
• Work on pumps, valves, flowmeters and heat exchangers.
• Support automated control systems and production equipment.
• Maintain filling lines and conveyors; update CMMS/SAP records.
• Contribute to RCA and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

PPM

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Engineering training

Tools

CMMS/SAP

SAP PM

Job description

Stirling Warrington in Leeds, UK, is seeking an experienced Shift Engineer for a 24/7 dairy manufacturing site. You will join a skilled team responsible for planned and breakdown maintenance across processing, packaging and production equipment.

Role involves fault finding, process improvements and updating the CMMS/SAP system, ensuring safety and reliability across automation and plant equipment.