Job Description

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
Equal Opportunities
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.
Benefits
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.
Maintenance Engineering Technician
As a Maintenance Engineer Technician, you will be an integral part of a small multiskilled team responsible for maintenance, repair and optimisation of our production equipment to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the factory. You will also work closely with Production colleagues to ensure that equipment is correctly set up and maintained, monitor performance and carryout fault diagnosis, running adjustments/repairs as necessary in a fast-paced cheese packing environment.
You will contribute to developing and implementing continuous improvement LEAN projects, routine preventative maintenance, overhauling plant and machinery and providing support for the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
The position is 40 hours per week with a rotating shift pattern Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm, with some flexibility required to meet business needs.
The Role

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to minimise equipment failure.
• Support production colleagues to optimise process set up and line efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and shift handover
• Through structured continuous improvement devise initiatives to increase efficiencies and reduce costs and implement engineering projects
• Work with department manager to maintain spare part control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

The Person:
Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-skilled Engineering
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Proven experience to work under pressure while managing and prioritising workload effectively
• Proven experience in working on tasks that require a high level of attention to detail.

Desirable:

• 3 years' engineering experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• 18th Edition wiring regulations certificate.

Learn more about the company and to apply online or from the Connected App using the Careers tile.
Completed application forms must be received online before
5:00pm on Friday 24th October 2025
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

Skills Required