Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Lactalis, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7DA
Salary: £53,860.30 per annum
Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus of 6% of annual earnings
Working Pattern: 4 on, 4 off – 12-hour shifts
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Holiday: 272 hours per year
Pension: Salary sacrifice pension – 3% employee / 6% employer contribution

Job Introduction

At Lactalis UK & Ireland, we’re passionate about producing high-quality dairy products enjoyed by consumers across the UK and around the world. As part of the world’s largest dairy business, we combine global expertise with local pride, investing in our people, facilities and the communities in which we operate.

We’re looking for Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our engineering team in Stranraer. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our production and packing operations.

Our Stranraer site has a proud heritage and plays an important role within our UK operations. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

Whether responding to breakdowns, delivering planned maintenance or supporting continuous improvement projects, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on site performance while developing your career within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Maximising plant availability and improving equipment reliability.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across site equipment and assets.
• Diagnosing faults and completing effective mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Working closely with Production to minimise downtime and maximise performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement, reliability and efficiency projects.
• Maintaining accurate records using our CMMS.
• Supporting the installation, commissioning and optimisation of new equipment.
• Contributing to root cause analysis and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, food safety and engineering practice.

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a motivated and proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems, working as part of a team and continually improving the way things are done.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within a food manufacturing, FMCG or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and automated production equipment.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Just as importantly, you’ll bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a desire to contribute to the success of the wider team.

What We Can Offer You

In addition to a £53,860.30 salary, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:

• 6% annual discretionary bonus based on annual earnings.
• 272 hours annual holiday entitlement.
• Enhanced pension – 3% employee contribution with 6% employer contribution through salary sacrifice.
• Overtime rate @ £37/ hour.
• Life assurance providing 3x annual salary to your named beneficiary.
• EV salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Help@hand health & wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal guidance, plus savings and discounts, with selected services available to your family.
• Discounted company products.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Career progression opportunities within a global dairy business.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a business that values expertise, innovation and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated engineer with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a covering note stating why you are applying for the role.

N.B. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to understand spoken and written English.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £53,860.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stranraer DG9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• FMCG: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person