Arla Foods
M&E technician - Lockerbie
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M&E Technician, Arla – Lockerbie
Are you an electrical or mechanical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, highly automated environment—and ready to keep one of the UK’s largest dairy sites running 24/7?
At Lockerbie, you’ll work with cutting-edge process and packing technology, solving problems at pace and driving continuous improvement that keeps our site safe, efficient, and reliable.
How You Will Make an Impact
Based at our Lockerbie site on continental rotating shifts (12-hour days and nights), you’ll support a high-investment plant with global operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance across processing, packing, and utilities assets
- Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement to enhance OEE and minimise downtime
- Use CMMS (SAP PM) and reporting suites to plan work, capture data, and drive actions
- Support site projects, including non-capex modifications and CAPEX installations/commissioning
- Maintain and optimise key equipment:
- Pasteurisation, homogenisers, separators, evaporators, dryers
- Fillers, palletisers, conveyors, robots
- Vision/X-ray systems, HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressors, CHP
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What Will Make You Successful?
You will bring:
- A time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3/ONC/HNC/HND (or proven equivalent experience)
- Background as a multi-skilled maintenance or engineering technician (mechanical or electrical disciplines)
- Experience in fast-paced, automated, safety-critical manufacturing environments (ideally within FMCG)
- Computer literacy, confidence using SAP and Microsoft Office, and familiarity with SCADA, HMIs, and Trend systems
Key Attributes:
- Ambitious and driven, with a proactive approach to learning
- Strong problem-solving skills, approaching challenges methodically, analytically, and calmly under pressure
- A team-focused communicator, prioritising safety and keeping stakeholders informed
You’ll join a supportive team with a steep learning curve, meaningful challenges, and experienced colleagues eager to help you succeed.
What Do We Offer?
- Training and development (internal/external opportunities)
- Competitive salary (with generous benefits)
- 24 days holiday (standard)
- Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits
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At Lockerbie, you’ll be part of a team proud of its high job satisfaction and a team environment that values growth.
A Little About Us
- Arla Lockerbie has received £73.8 million in investment since 2005
- 60% of colleagues have over 10 years’ service
- The site dependence on 75,000 cows daily
- Cheese blocks produced annually span 2,428 Eiffel Towers end-to-end
- Whey concentrate output fills four Olympic-sized swimming pools yearly
The site opened in 1975 and was officially inaugurated by HRH Queen Elizabeth.
Apply now—we process applications on a continuous basis and close recruitment once the right candidate is found.
For inquiries, contact: Chris Wakefield, Engineering Talent Partner 📧 chwak@arlafoods.com
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in sustainable dairy, committed to good food choices that improve lives. We prioritise growth, inclusion, and collaborative culture—where every member meets with respect, empowerment, and purpose.
Arla is a choice you can feel good about.
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