Maintenance Engineer
Arla Foods, Taw Valley Creamery, EX20 2DA
Monday - Friday (Days - 37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) to support our significant capital investment project at our Taw Valley Creamery.
The role involves assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment within the plant. This considerable investment will transform our creamery over the next three years, enhancing both its size and strategic importance. The Maintenance Engineer will play a crucial role in this developmental phase and, once operational, will continue to support the operational performance of our new site.
What do we offer?
Competitive salary 26 days annual leave Annual Pay review Pension Scheme- contribution matched up to 6% 4 x annual salary life assurance Access to discounted products in our Staff Shop People agenda commitment to training and development Flexible Benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform. Most importantly- cheese hamper at Christmas!
How will you make an impact
At the start of the project, the role will be more office-based, focussing on reviewing and evaluating solutions from the project teams. Providing technical and engineering input to the tender process to ensure the right solutions are chosen. Attend FAT or supplier meetings, which may include travel to visit third-party suppliers and OEMs. As the project progresses to the installation and commissioning phase, the role will become more hands-on. Drive and participate in the development of maintenance processes, tools, spare parts needed along with necessary service agreements. The role will transition to a shift based/specialist maintenance & engineering position when fully operational.
What will make you successful
Ideally, you will be Time Served/Apprentice trained or have proven experience with fast-paced manufacturing environment Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production, and process environments. Ideally, you will have experience with fast- moving machinery, pumps, valves, inverter drives, sensors, relays, PLC’s (Siemens), Site Services (steam generation plant, chilled water systems, compressors, processes) and CIP systems (chemical cleaning plant). Computer literate – SAP, Microsoft Office, SCADA, Trend systems, HMI’S.
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla & Taw Valley Creamery
We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk. We are the creator of household brands such as Cravendale®, Anchor®, Lurpak®, Castello®, and many more of your favourites! We are a global operation, and distribute our products in over 150 countries across the world. Our Taw Valley Creamery was named ‘Site of the Year’ in 2021, and has produced award-winning cheeses since 1974. From this site, we produce some of our most recognizable products, including Tickler and BOB cheddar. Last year, Taw Valley received Arla’s largest ever investment of £179 million in state-of-the-art technology. This investment will enable the UK business to export mozzarella that can be used for the likes of pizza toppings around the world.
Would you like to join us?
Please apply using the link or reach out to Olivia Pine, Talent Partner at Arla Foods (olpyn@arlafoods.com). The closing date for applications is the 3rd March 2025 and only CV’s sent directly via the link will be considered.
We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
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