Site Services Engineer - Arla Foods, Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company located in Lockerbie is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible for daily checks, proactive maintenance, and ensuring all facilities function smoothly. The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ level 3 qualification and have a background in facilities or utilities. This role offers 26 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and other flexible benefits.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible benefits including discounts and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Facilities or utilities background required.
• NVQ level 3 or C&G level 3 or similar qualification needed.
• Strong work ethic and ambition are must-haves.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily plant checks across the whole site.
• Take a proactive approach towards maintenance and repair.
• Initiate root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Work on pumps, CHP, boilers, water systems, and general facilities.
• Maintain robust records of all assets and performance.

Skills

Facilities background

Utilities background

Work ethic

Ambition

Education

NVQ level 3 or C&G level 3

Job description

Location

Lockerbie, GB

Employer

Arla Foods

Working pattern

Monday – Friday. Monday – Friday, Days.

Who are Arla Foods?

• We are the UK’s largest Dairy.
• We are a farmer owned cooperative.
• We are the creator of household brands such as Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak, Castello, and many more of your favourites!
• We invest in state of the art machinery, so that our Engineers can do their job to the highest possible standard and continue to learn.

What will I get?

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension Scheme- contribution matched up to 6%
• Flexible Benefits- buy and sell annual leave, Reward Gateway Scheme- discounts with various retailers, cycle scheme with NI savings and tech scheme with NI savings

Role responsibilities

• You and your colleagues will conduct daily plant checks across the whole site.
• You will take a proactive approach towards the maintenance and repair of all on site facilities.
• You will initiate root cause analysis investigations, implementing corrective actions and improvement plans.
• Work on equipment such as pumps, CHP, boilers, Water systems and general facilities.
• You will maintain robust records of all assets and performance.

What do I need?

• Facilities or utilities background
• NVQ level 3 or C&G level 3 or similar
• A great work ethic and a bit of ambition!

How to apply

Please apply below or contact:

Chris Wakefield in the talent team.

The closing date for this role is 10.10.25

About Arla

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Cravendale, Anchor, Lurpak and Tickler – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world.

There are 4,000 UK employees, and 19,000 global employees at the heart of Arla. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We’re passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.