Engineering Improvement Specialist - Stourton

Engineering Improvement Specialist – Stourton

Arla Foods is seeking a proactive Engineer in Stourton to strengthen asset care routines, resolve chronic equipment issues and support reliability engineering across the site.

Monday‑Friday, day‑based role.

• Lead the practical implementation of CI actions and reliability improvements.
• Own and resolve chronic equipment failures through structured RCA/BDA methodologies.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and operations teams.
• Collaborate with operators to strengthen asset care routines and skills.
• Support the Reliability Engineer with data analysis, predictive technologies, and improvement roadmaps.

We’re looking for someone with strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate data into practical solutions.

• HNC (preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CI training, or recognised best practice methodologies (TPM, SMED, OAC, RCM, FMECA).
• Training in RCA or CI tools advantageous.

• Proven background in maintenance, CI, or engineering support within manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience diagnosing chronic issues and leading sustainable technical improvements.
• Exposure to operator‑led maintenance programs (OAC) highly desirable.
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with practical application skills.
• Hands‑on, action‑focused approach—comfortable working on equipment and the production floor.
• Ability to communicate technical detail simply and effectively.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with strong ownership of tasks and issues.
• Working knowledge of reliability tools (RCA, FMEA, RCM) beneficial.

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible Benefits – buy additional days annual leave, reward gateway scheme – discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training)

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We process applications continuously and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found.

Contact Chris Wakefield in the Talent team for more information.