Engineer Technician

Overview

We’re looking for an Engineering Technician to join our Kirkby site, playing a key role in maintaining and improving our manufacturing performance. Shift pattern: 4-on 6-off day/night (12hr shifts).

• Driving equipment reliability, efficiency and performance through proactive and reactive maintenance
• Supporting production teams to deliver performance targets, focusing on right‑first‑time fixes and minimising downtime
• Maintaining plant and equipment to ensure safety, legality and product quality standards are consistently met
• Playing a key role in improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across production lines
• Identifying root causes of performance issues and implementing practical, sustainable solutions
• Ensuring all engineering work is carried out in line with safe working practices and GMP standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance processes, systems and team capability
• Working collaboratively with operations, technical, HSE and external contractors to deliver site objectives
• Contributing to shift handovers, reporting and communication of key engineering issues
• Supporting the development of others through coaching and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

• Enrolled engineer with experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Hold an HNC / degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of production equipment, maintenance systems and fault‑finding techniques
• Strong team working and communication skills, engaging effectively across all levels
• Good understanding of health & safety, environmental and food hygiene standards
• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and problem‑solving

• 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 NHS clinically approved app focusing on general wellbeing
• Long‑service recognition every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted SDUK branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 25 holidays plus 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday per year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institution of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• Access to exclusive benefits through My Staff Shop, free advice and savings

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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.