Shift Engineer - Taw Valley

Arla Foods A.m.b.a; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

24 days holiday

Matched pension up to 6%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arla is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer at Taw Valley Creamery in the North Devon area. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off days and nights, with 12-hour shifts, as the site undergoes a £180 million transformation to expand and enhance production capabilities.

You will provide critical breakdown support, perform planned maintenance via the CMMS, and use root cause analysis to drive improvements while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced FMCG or regulated manufacturing is essential.
• Time-served or apprentice-trained as electrical, mechanical, or multiskilled engineer with NVQ 3/ONC or higher.
• Structured problem solving skills including root cause analysis and fault finding; computer literate with CMMS (SAP PM) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakdown support across a 24/7 site from chilling systems to cheese processing equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing via the CMMS system.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns using root cause analysis to drive improvements.
• Champion health and safety in line with SOPs and risk assessments.
• Support and contribute to site projects and development.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical

Mechanical

Multiskilled

SAP PM

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 or ONC or higher

Tools

SAP PM

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting Maintenance Engineer role to join our Taw Valley Creamery. This is especially exciting as the creamery is undergoing a major transformation, thanks to a £180 million investment. As this project evolves and the site expands so will the opportunities to make an impact. The role is shift based with a 4 on/4 off days and nights, 12 hour work pattern.

How you will make an impact

• Provide critical breakdown support across a complex 24/7 production site from chilling systems, conveyors through to cheese processing equipment.
• Carry out planned, preventative maintenance and servicing activities as planned via the CMMS system
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns using structure problem solving techniques and drive continuous improvement to improve operational efficiencies.
• Champion health and safety by adhering to safety standards, SOPs and participating in risk assessment
• Support and lean into projects across the site, both small and large, actively inputting to site development and performance.

What will make you successful

You should have experience working in a fast-paced environment within FMCG, food, or regulated manufacturing, ideally in a maintenance engineer or similar role. It is preferred that you are time served or apprentice trained as an electrical, mechanical, or multiskilled engineer, qualified to at least NVQ Level 3, ONC, or higher. Structured problem solving skills, including root cause analysis and fault finding, are essential for the position. Additionally, you should be computer literate, with experience using SAP PM or a similar CMMS system, as well as Microsoft Office.

What do we offer?

We’re committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities.

• You’ll enjoy a competitive salary
• 24 days holiday
• matched pension contributions up to 6%
• life assurance
• flexible benefits

At Taw Valley, you’ll join a team proud of its high job satisfaction and steep learning curve, with plenty of challenges and support to help you succeed.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.