Process Engineering Specialist - Lockerbie (Lockerbie, GB)

Opportunity Alert: Become a Key Player in Arla Lockerbie's UHT Centre of Excellence!

Are you a skilled Process Engineering Specialist looking for a role that offers significant impact and growth? Arla Lockerbie is presenting a truly unique and exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of developing their new UHT Centre of Excellence. This isn't just a standard maintenance position; it's a chance to actively contribute to building a world-class facility from its very inception.

This role, based at Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery (DG11 1LW), operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, offering a predictable and consistent work-life balance. You'll be instrumental from the initial stages of this landmark project, lending your expertise to the design, installation, and successful commissioning of cutting-edge UHT technology.

Once the facility is operational, your in-depth knowledge and practical experience will be vital for:

• Optimizing plant performance to achieve peak efficiency.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence.
• Ensuring the smooth, reliable, and consistent operation of the entire UHT production line.

You will collaborate closely with a diverse range of teams, including cross-functional departments, external partners, and dedicated project engineers. This collaborative environment will be key to bringing Arla's vision to life and setting new industry benchmarks in UHT production.

Key Responsibilities at a Glance:

• Provide essential support for the installation, commissioning, and validation of new UHT production equipment.
• Work hand-in-hand with project and engineering teams to guarantee all equipment adheres to stringent operational and safety standards.
• Develop and implement robust preventative maintenance strategies to maximize performance and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Swiftly troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring unwavering production reliability.
• Actively contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement efforts, leveraging data-driven insights to elevate performance.
• Deliver valuable training and technical support to operational teams, fostering effective knowledge transfer.
• Champion a safe and compliant working environment, embodying Arla's commitment to best practices.

What Arla is Looking For:

• A solid foundation in engineering or maintenance, with a preference for experience within the food, beverage, or FMCG manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or facilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with a proactive, hands-on approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across technical and operational disciplines.
• While knowledge of UHT processes or dairy manufacturing is advantageous, it is not a mandatory requirement – a willingness to learn is highly valued!
• A steadfast commitment to safety, quality, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Your Rewards and Benefits:

Arla recognizes and values your contribution. You can expect:

• A competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• A generous annual leave allowance of 24 days.
• A comprehensive employer pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Security through 4x annual salary life assurance cover.
• A flexible benefits package, allowing you to tailor your rewards, including the option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days.
• Access to the My Benefit platform, offering discounts with a wide range of retailers.
• Significant opportunities for career development and training, with both internal and external learning pathways available.

Why Arla Lockerbie is a Special Place to Work:

Arla Lockerbie is a site with a rich history and a dynamic future. Recent investments of approximately £100 million since 2005, including a recent £34 million CAPEX investment for new technology and a state-of-the-art facilities building (complete with gym, canteen, meeting rooms, and a wellbeing room), highlight its importance. Furthermore, proposals for an additional £100 million investment in 2027 aim to solidify its status as a production centre of excellence.

You'll be joining a facility that is making significant strides, including the development of what is set to be the largest anaerobic digestion plant in Europe. To give you a sense of scale, the blocks of cheese produced annually could reach the height of 2,428 Eiffel Towers, and the whey concentrate produced each year would fill six Olympic-sized swimming pools! The site itself holds historical significance, having been opened by HRH Queen Elizabeth in 1975.

Shape the Future of Dairy with Arla!

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, dedicated to promoting good food choices that enhance lives. They are committed to providing natural, sustainable nourishment and ensuring responsible practices at every stage. If you're seeking to shape the future with an ambitious, global cooperative that genuinely invests in your growth, where every individual is valued and empowered, and collaboration is at the heart of everything they do, then Arla is a choice you can feel truly good about.