Shift Engineer - Process Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Arla Foods Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension matching 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arla Foods Limited – Arla Stourton Dairy is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the process department and drive maintenance excellence while reducing unplanned downtime. You will own planned and preventive maintenance across process assets, collaborate with operations and engineering colleagues, and support continuous improvement across the site.

The ideal candidate will have a Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, with proven experience in a

Qualifications

• Must have Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a maintenance or technical engineering position within a fast-paced production environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance methods (CBM, RCA, FMECA) and CMMS systems including SAP PM.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned and preventive maintenance across process assets (pasteurisers, heat exchangers, valves, pumps, instrumentation).
• Record maintenance activities in SAP CMMS and FastWork; support top-loss reviews and action closure.
• Ensure OEE is realised through data analysis and CI work; lead RCAs and maintain SOPs/SMPs/work instructions.
• Act as safety and food quality ambassador; champion LOTO, Permit to Work and site protocols.
• Provide technical input to CAPEX projects.

Skills

Maintenance

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

FastWork

Job description

Arla Foods Limited – Arla Stourton Dairy is seeking a Shift Engineer to join the process department and drive maintenance excellence while reducing unplanned downtime. You will own planned and preventive maintenance across process assets, collaborate with operations and engineering colleagues, and support continuous improvement across the site.

The ideal candidate will have a Modern Advanced Level Apprenticeship to Level3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent, with proven experience in a