Engineering Lead

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 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.
There role will be truly impactful for day-to-day operational improvements by partnering with production teams and leading on transformational projects.
You’ll offer technical and people leadership, utilise data to improve strategies, and develop the engineering capabilities for the site.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Leading, coordinating, and supporting maintenance activities across production, utilities, and facilities to meet operational, safety, and efficiency needs
Reviewing and developing maintenance plans, PPMs, shutdown/start-up activities, and engineering standards
Tracking and reporting on reliability metrics including downtime, MTBF, MTTF, and maintenance compliance
Leading or supporting improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, safety, efficiency, and waste reduction
Leading, coaching and developing engineering team members, supporting production team leaders and operational departments, and supporting finance with budget planning
Managing contractors on site, including permits, RAMS review safe systems of work, and auditing contractor activity
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
Educated and qualified in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHC level or equivalent) with relevant practical engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment
An experienced shop-floor focused team leader, supervisor, manager with demonstratable experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams
Able to demonstrate expertise with proactive and preventative practices
A strong communicator with experience effectively influencing senior stakeholders to deliver change
Experienced leading and delivering CI projects and delivering a culture change
A strong analytical thinker, driven by data, with strong planning and decision-making skills
Competent with budgetary control skills, have numerical aptitude, and good computer literacy (including use of maintenance management systems)
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
Bonus scheme paid quarterly
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
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 and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Long service recognised every 5 years
Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
Discounted branded products
Free, onsite parking
Subsidised staff restaurant
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
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.
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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 producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.
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.