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Arla Foods

M&E Technician - Lockerbie

Arla FoodsLockerbie, Scotland, United Kingdom· Full-time
Added 25 Aug · still live

Possible

Sponsorship likelihood

This job is eligible only on a shortage list

Not disclosed

Salary

Not disclosed by employer

522392% match

SOC code · predicted

Metal working production and maintenance fitters

£41,700

Going rate

Skilled Worker going rate

This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa

SOC 5223 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Arla Foods is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.

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What each route needs for this job

Occupation code
New entrant
70% of going rate
STEM PhD
80% of going rate
Relevant PhD
90% of going rate
Standard rate
100% of going rate
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Most likely code
£33,400
£41,700
£41,700
£41,700
3113 Engineering technicians
Also possible
£33,400
£34,000
£38,300
£42,500

We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code

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About the role

Arla Foods

Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery, DG11 1LW

M&E Technician

Shift based role – 4 on 5 off/ 5 on 4 off (Days & nights)

What will you get?

  • Competitive base salary
  • 24 days holiday
  • 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

We are currently recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our fast-paced food manufacturing facility. As part of the engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving production line efficiency through effective fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

How Will You Make An Impact

  • Provide critical breakdown support across a complex 24/7 production site from conveyors through to fully automated milk filling and packing equipment.
  • Carry out planned, preventative maintenance and servicing activities as planned via the CMMS system
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns using structure problem solving techniques and drive continuous improvement to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Champion health and safety by adhering to safety standards, SOPs and participating in risk assessment
  • Support and lean into projects across the site, both small and large, actively inputting to site development and performance.

Grow with Arla

  • Experience in an FMCG, Food or regulated manufacturing environment, working at pace in a maintenance engineer or similar
  • Ideally you will be time served/ apprentice trained as an electrical, mechanical or Multiskilled Engineer qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3/ ONC / City & Guilds or higher.
  • Structured problem solving experience, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and faulting finding and able to work under pressure.
  • Computer literate – SAP PM or similar CMMS system, Microsoft Office

  • Things we would love to tell you about Arla Lockerbie Dairy

    • Arla Lockerbie has received c.£100 million investment since 2005, of which £34m CAPEX investment has recently been secured to implement new technology on site & house a new facilities building (includes; onsite gym, canteen, meeting rooms, wellbeing room etc).
    • Proposal is planned for a further C.£100 million in 2027 to create production centre of excellence in our Lockerbie Dairy.
    • Current project is underway to complete the largest anaerobic digestion plant in Europe
    • If you piled the blocks of cheese we make at Lockerbie in a year end to end, the height would be equivalent to 2,428 Eiffel Towers
    • The amount of whey concentrate site produces each year would fill 4 Olympic size (50 meter) swimming pool
    • Our Arla Lockerbie site was open by HRH Queen Elizabeth in 1975

    Please apply using the link or reach out to Chris Wakefield, Senior Talent Partner.

    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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    Ready to apply? This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa.

    This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Arla Foods, so check their own site for the current details.

    Where this offer sits in the market

    Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample
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    SOC 5223
    • Middle half £30,264–46,176
    • Median £37,440
    • Going rate £41,700
    • Threshold £41,700
    • New entrant £33,400–37,530

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    About sponsorship for this role

    Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?

    Not necessarily. Arla Foods holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.

    What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?

    The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.