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Front-Line Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) – Cheese & Whey Production
Location: [Site Location Not Specified] Employment Type: Rotating shifts (3-on/3-off, days and nights)
About the Role
At Saputo, we create high-quality dairy products while investing in our people and supporting communities globally. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that drive impact and foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.
This hands-on engineering role involves maintaining critical installed assets across cheese and whey production at a state-of-the-art facility. You’ll work closely with the team leader, supporting both mechanical and electrical systems to ensure production efficiency. The role combines reactive problem-solving with proactive continuous improvement initiatives.
Saputo’s UK brands include:
- Cheese: Cathedral City (the UK’s favourite)
- Butter & Spreads: Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly
- Functional Ingredients & Dairy-Free Products
Key Responsibilities
You’ll make a meaningful contribution by:
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Preventative & reactive maintenance:
- Delivering maintenance schedules for machinery and instrumentation (pumps, motors, valves, agitators, etc.)
- Addressing emergency and urgent engineering issues to minimise production downtime
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Collaborative problem-solving:
- Working with other engineering teams and production staff to plan and execute work efficiently
- Ensuring all work orders and repairs are recorded and tracked via the maintenance system
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Site-wide support:
- Assisting other production areas to broaden operational knowledge
- Understanding production timescales and prioritising tasks accordingly
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Driving continuous improvement:
- Identifying opportunities to optimise processes, reduce costs, and enhance safety
- Implementing value-added solutions to support site efficiency
Requirements & Suitability
To thrive in this role, you must be:
✅ Qualified & experienced:
- A time-served apprenticeship, NVQ (Level 3+), or HNC/HND in engineering (or equivalent)
- Proven multi-skilled mechanical and electrical engineering capabilities
✅ Practical & hands-on:
- Enjoys fieldwork, including indoor and outdoor duties within a food production environment (FMCG experience is preferred)
- Familiar with plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical/electrical repairs
✅ Team-oriented & adaptive:
- Works together with colleagues, supporting workloads and development as needed
- Comfortable using multiple computer systems for documentation and tracking
What We Offer
At Saputo, we support and care for our employees with a comprehensive benefits package:
💰 Financial & Professional Growth:
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Opportunities for progression both in the UK and internationally
- Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
- Health cash plan (reimbursements for dental, optical, and other essential healthcare)
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🌍 Wellbeing & Support:
- Access to Thrive (24/7 NHS-approved mental health and wellbeing app)
- Life assurance covering up to 4x contractual pay
- Flexible working policies in an autonomous, inclusive environment
🏢 Practical Perks:
- On-site parking (free)
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- My Staff Shop (exclusive discounts and benefits from top UK retailers)
- Discounts on brand-owned products
📞 For more details: Visit uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Saputo is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all talents are welcome. We embed diversity and inclusion into our operations and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the job application and interview process.
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