Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Engineering specialist ready to step into a complex and growing fast paced environment? Are you able to take the lead as project manager /project engineer driving capital engineering projects & improvements, typically up to a value of 50k-2M, and supporting central teams with larger projects. If so, Arla Foods Stourton Dairy has the perfect opportunity!
This is an exciting opportunity at our Stourton Dairy in Leeds, Arla's second-largest and most complex dairy site in the UK, producing over 700 million litres of tasty and nutritious products each year.
How you will make an impact

• The Engineering Project Specialist is responsible for structured delivery of capital projects, therefore experience of mechanical, electrical and automated systems is vital.
• Working with wider site and external teams to provide and deliver solutions that meet the expectations of stakeholders and defined project scopes.
• Support to the engineering team on complex issues and trouble shooting.
• Chair Capex meetings with structured communication and stakeholder engagement/management, utilising Arla project management process and procedures.
• Manage the annual Capex cycle and present proposals to stakeholders. Develop 1 page justifications for site strategic investment plan.
• Adherence to Arla Foods technical specifications (automation, electrical, mechanical, safety, hygienic design, operability, maintainability).

Grow with Arla

• Strong experience and understanding of mechanical, electrical and automated manufacturing systems with broad knowledge with Lean principles and SAP/OEE
• Preferably will hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent along with Prince 2, APM, Agile project management or similar certification
• Demonstrated performance dealing with and working with commercial processes, sourcing, tender, negotiations Desirable - experience +5yrs asset management. Managing maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment or utility.

What will you get?

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits- buy up to 5 days annual leave, reward gateway scheme- discounts with various retailers via my benefit platform.
• Strong career development & training (internal and external training

Things we would love to tell you about our Stourton site

• Arla Foods UK 2nd biggest dairy and the most complex across our UK supply chain
• Processing c2million litres of our Farmers milk every day!
• Producing over 200 SKUs across 14 filling lines - including our great brands of Cravendale & BoB filtered milk, Baileys, McDonald's and all the major retailers.

Please apply using the link or reach out to Alex Tyrrell, Senior Talent Partner, at .
Application closing date for this position will be 8th July 2025.
Shape the Future of Dairy
Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.
We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.
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