Engineer

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

At Saputo Dairy UK, we’re passionate about delivering high-quality dairy products while driving continuous improvement across our manufacturing sites. We’re looking for an Engineer to join our Kirkby team, playing a key role in keeping our operations running efficiently and reliably. If you’re a proactive, hands-on engineer with FMCG experience and a passion for improving performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Shift pattern: 4-on 6-off - day/night (12hr shifts)

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Driving equipment reliability, efficiency, and productivity through proactive and reactive maintenance activities
• Minimising downtime and improving line performance through reliability-centred engineering and asset care systems
• Supporting the delivery of site OEE targets by maintaining and improving equipment availability
• Ensuring all plant and equipment is maintained, serviced, and calibrated to meet safety, legal, and quality requirements
• Prioritising and executing engineering activities to support production plans and operational targets
• Working cross-functionally with Production, QA, and HSE to ensure site-wide performance and compliance
• Communicating key engineering issues and actions clearly across shifts and teams

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU…

• Hold a recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or HNC (or equivalent)
• Have significant engineering experience ideally in a FMCG environment
• Bring knowledge of high-speed processing and packaging equipment
• Are confident with fault finding, diagnostics, and problem-solving in a fast-paced production setting
• Have experience using asset management / EAM systems
• Understand health & safety, food safety, and compliance standards within manufacturing

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Bonus scheme paid quarterly

• Inclusive working environment

• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas

• Enhanced employer pension contributions

• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.

• Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing

• Long service recognised every 5 years

• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay

• Discounted SDUK branded products

• Free, onsite parking

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice

• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs

• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

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Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.