Job Description

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.


Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering planning career? Join our dynamic team at Saputo, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our engineering services across a busy production site.


As our Maintenance Planner, you'll be the strategic heartbeat of our engineering operations, ensuring every task is scheduled, coordinated, and executed with precision. From daily KPIs and preventative maintenance to contractor coordination and audit readiness, you'll keep everything running smoothly. Beyond planning, you'll analyse completed work to identify trends, drive plant reliability, control costs, and champion continuous improvement across the site.


This role is based at our Davidstow site. The work pattern is Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible hours available.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY...

Developing and issuing detailed maintenance schedules Balancing planned workloads with operational priorities Attending daily and weekly engineering meetings Producing reports to reduce downtime and track compliance Maintaining and administering CMMS data and documentation Coordinating service visits and certification activities Supporting engineering stores with stock variance reviews Leading improvements in maintenance processes and asset care

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE...

Technically qualified in engineering, with an HND or similar level of education. Experienced in FMCG or food manufacturing Highly organised with a sharp eye for detail and planning Proficient in CMMS systems (AX or similar) and Microsoft tools Analytical and data-driven, with a passion for continuous improvement A confident communicator who can influence Knowledgeable in condition monitoring and preventative maintenance Aware of engineering safety and compliance standards

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 Enhanced 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 Individual allocated lockers Subsidised staff restaurant 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits

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.

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.