Maintenance Support Operative

4 days ago


Newtownards, United Kingdom Lakeland Dairies Full time

Maintenance Support Operative - Newtownards

Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.


With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.


The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef, and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.

Applications are invited for the position of Maintenance Support Operative that will be based at our Newtownards site.


The Role

Reporting to our Maintenance FLM, the successful applicant will ensure on-time completion of planned maintenance tasks and equipment overhauls while adhering to standard operating procedures including those relating to health & safety, compliance and food hygiene/safety.


This hands-on position will focus on mechanical tasks and routine maintenance checks on site while embracing continuous improvement, operational excellence and health and safety principles at all times.


Additional key responsibilities (Not limited to):

  • Completion of mechanical tasks during breakdowns and planned maintenance work e.g. replacement of chains, bearings and sprockets, basic fabrication, welding, pipe fitting work, machine changeovers.
  • Completion of equipment routine checks, lubrication, chemical dosing, testing and associated documentation.
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping of specific areas to ensure audit compliance at all times.
  • Surveying & maintenance of conveyor systems across site – in line with PM schedules.
  • Provide support to other engineering team members as and when required.
  • Work along with and provide assistance to contractors to complete various repairs and maintenance tasks across the site.


*** Please note: This is a day shift role, following a 2-week rotating shift pattern***


The Person

Our team are seeking an ambitious, career hungry maintenance professional that has recognised time served in a level 2/3 Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship (or equivalent), an NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance (or equivalent) and proven post apprenticeship mechanical maintenance experience.


Possessing a thirst to learn and develop the successful applicant will have excellent Mechanical Maintenance and equipment skills and be well experienced in work place compliance in-line with company Health & Safety standards and regulations.


Experience within food manufacturing, dairy product, site services and/or pneumatic or electrical maintenance experience would be advantageous.


If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you.


Application Process: To apply or for further information, please send a copy of your CV by email to Glen Young (glen.young@lakelanddairies.com.) Closing date is midday on Monday 6th January 2025.


Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at recruitmentni@lakelanddairies.com



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