Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

Are you ready to keep one of the UKs most advanced dairy sites running smoothly?

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Join us at Stourton Dairy, Arlas second-largest and most complex site, producing over 700 million litres of nutritious products every year. This is your chance to play a key role in ensuring our operations never miss a beat.

Youll be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on cutting-edge equipment and supporting projects that shape the future of dairy,

How you will make an impact

As a Shift Engineer, youll provide essential maintenance and breakdown support across a 24/7 production site. Your work will keep our filling lines, chilling systems, and conveyors running efficiently while driving continuous improvement.

• Maintaining and fault-finding on CIP systems, pasteurisers, separators, homogenisers, and associated process equipment
• Supporting the performance of pumps, valves, flowmeters, heat exchangers, and automated control systems
• Delivering rapid breakdown response to minimise downtime across processing, storage, and filling operations
• Champion health and safety standards and participate in risk assessments
• Support site projects and contribute to performance improvements

This role sits within our Engineering team at Stourton Dairy and follows a4 on 4 off, Day shifts only for the rest of 2026 and then move onto days and nights in 2027.

What will make you successful

Youll bring experience from FMCG, food, or other regulated manufacturing environments, along with a time-served or apprentice-trained engineering background at NVQ Level 3/ONC, HNC or above. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, particularly when it comes to RCA and fault-finding, and youll be confident using systems such as SAP PM or similar CMMS tools, as well as Microsoft Office. Thriving in this role also means being able to work at pace, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively across teams.

On a personal level, youll stand out through your proactive, solutions-focused approach, your commitment to safety and attention to detail, and your ability to work as a genuinely collaborative team player.

What do we offer?

Were committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. Youll enjoy a competitive salary, 24 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. At Stourton, youll join a team proud of its high job satisfaction and steep learning curve, with plenty of challenges and support to help you succeed.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to make an impact and help shape the future of dairy, apply as soon as possible. xbpsjku We process applications on a continuous basis and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found.