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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?\nSDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.\nThis role is a management position that will lead a team of six to focus on site engineering activity across reactive and proactive engineering requirements with a focus on continuous improvement and development for the team, and systems and controls.\nThere role will be truly impactful for day-to-day operational improvements by partnering with production teams and leading on transformational projects.\nYou’ll offer technical and people leadership, utilise data to improve strategies, and develop the engineering capabilities for the site.\nYOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…\nLeading, coordinating, and supporting maintenance activities across production, utilities, and facilities to meet operational, safety, and efficiency needs\nReviewing and developing maintenance plans, PPMs, shutdown/start-up activities, and engineering standards\nTracking and reporting on reliability metrics including downtime, MTBF, MTTF, and maintenance compliance\nLeading or supporting improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, safety, efficiency, and waste reduction\nLeading, coaching and developing engineering team members, supporting production team leaders and operational departments, and supporting finance with budget planning\nManaging contractors on site, including permits, RAMS review safe systems of work, and auditing contractor activity\nYOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…\nEducated and qualified in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHC level or equivalent) with relevant practical engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment\nAn experienced shop-floor focused team leader, supervisor, manager with demonstratable experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams\nAble to demonstrate expertise with proactive and preventative practices\nA strong communicator with experience effectively influencing senior stakeholders to deliver change\nExperienced leading and delivering CI projects and delivering a culture change\nA strong analytical thinker, driven by data, with strong planning and decision-making skills\nCompetent with budgetary control skills, have numerical aptitude, and good computer literacy (including use of maintenance management systems)\nWE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…\nBonus scheme paid quarterly\nAutonomous and inclusive working environment\nOpportunities for progression within the UK and overseas\nEmployer pension contributions\nHealth cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.\nAccess to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing\nLong service recognised every 5 years\nLife assurance up to 4 x contractual pay\nDiscounted branded products\nFree, onsite parking\nSubsidised staff restaurant\nMy Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers\nWe support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.\nTo 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.\n#SDUK2026\nAgencies - 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.\nIn the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. 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