At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . 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?

SDUK'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.

This role, (internally titled as maintenance lead, proactive) is a management position that will lead the proactive engineering team towards delivering incremental and significant improvement opportunities across the site, utilising strong influencing skills, data and analytical skills.

Working across 16 lines with varying levels of automation (13 of which have been installed over the past 2.5 years), the position will be key in ensuring we build a strong preventative and proactive strategy that is fit for purpose, can be evolved, and will work towards the continued reduction of unplanned downtime.

Leading a team consisting of controls, asset care, and process improvement engineers, this role will benefit an engineer with management experience and a mechanical bias to identify opportunities for innovation to engineer out any problems. A background in reactive maintenance is suitable, as long as you also have a strong understanding of preventative and proactive practices.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

Developing and implementing proactive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimise equipment downtime and extend asset lifeEstablishing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program based on equipment criticality and historical performance dataUtilising predictive maintenance tools and techniques (vibration analysis, thermal imaging etc.) to identify potential equipment failures before they occurAnalysing maintenance data to refine maintenance strategies and improve OEEIdentifying and implementing process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency and effectiveness, and to reduce equipment downtimeLeading, mentoring, and developing a team of asset care, controls, and process improvement engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountabilityWorking closely with the reactive maintenance team and production teams to understand operational requirements and minimise disruptions during maintenance activitiesAssisting in the development and management of the maintenance budget, focusing on cost-effective solutionsEnsuring all maintenance activities comply with food safety, H&S, and Saputo regulations, and promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance teamMaintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, including preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, generating reports on maintenance performance, equipment reliability, and improvement initiatives

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

Educated in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHD level or equivalent, or a strong graduate) with relevant practical engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environmentAn experienced manager, leading mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teamsAble to demonstrate expertise with proactive and preventative practicesA strong communicator with experience effectively influencing senior members to deliver changeExperienced leading and delivering CI projects and delivering a culture changeA strong analytical thinker, driven by data, with strong planning and decision-making skillsAble to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the site safety, technical and (ideally) food manufacturing standards to ensure your team is always complaint

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

Bonus scheme paid quarterlyAutonomous and inclusive working environmentOpportunities for progression within the UK and overseasEnhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish WidowsHealth cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeingLong service recognised every 5 yearsLife assurance up to 4 x contractual payDiscounted branded productsFree, onsite parkingSubsidised staff restaurantMy Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits

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.

Agencies - 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.

In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.