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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers – Lactalis

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineers
Location: Lactalis, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DA

Working Hours: Full-time, permanent (4×4)

About the Role

We’re looking for Multi-Skilled Engineers to join our fast-paced engineering team at Lactalis Stranraer. In this key role, you’ll help keep our food production and packing lines running smoothly by maintaining and improving equipment, systems, and services. You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure high performance and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults quickly and effectively
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Operate and maintain our CMMS
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance asset performance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Document all maintenance activities and shift handovers
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve issues and improve processes
• Mentor apprentices and support the development of team members
• As part of our ISO 14001 accreditation, you’ll play a key role in promoting sustainable practices, reducing waste and energy use, and supporting our environmental management initiatives

What We’re Looking For
• Time-served apprenticeship with relevant engineering qualifications
• Experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and maintenance systems
• Team player with a proactive, hands-on approach

Perks and Benefits
• Join a supportive, skilled engineering team
• Play a key role in improving production and product quality
• Access to training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Be part of a company focused on sustainability and innovation
• A competitive remuneration package including an annual salary of £52,038 and 272 hours of holiday entitlement.
• Benefits include: Contributory salary sacrifice pension, Life insurance, Discretionary annual performance bonus, EV car scheme, Discounted company products

Ready to Apply?Please visit the Lactalis website here and complete the form at the bottom of the page:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers – Lactalis UK & Ireland, Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Dairy

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

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