Mechanical & Electrical Technician

3 weeks ago


Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Arla Foods Plc Full time

Position: M&E Technician (Anaerobic Digestion)

Company: Arla Foods Lockerbie Dairy & Creamery

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday (Day Shifts)

Compensation and Benefits

  • Attractive salary package (Base Salary + Shift Allowance)
  • 26 days of annual leave
  • Annual salary review
  • Pension scheme with employer matching up to 6% (12% total contribution)
  • Life assurance coverage at 4 times the annual salary
  • Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave and access to discounts through various retailers via our benefits platform.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training to enhance skills towards becoming a multiskilled technician (both internal and external training available)

About Our Lockerbie Facility

  • A state-of-the-art, highly automated facility currently undergoing a significant investment of approximately £35 million for enhancements and equipment upgrades.
  • Ongoing developments with our Anaerobic Digestion plant, which will become the largest of its kind in Europe upon completion.

Role Overview
This is a unique opportunity to work at Arla Foods Lockerbie Dairy, focusing on our Anaerobic Digestion plant. As an M&E Technician, your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational efficiency. Key tasks include:

  • Inspecting and servicing pumps, valves, feed systems, and other mechanical components
  • Troubleshooting and repairing issues within the digestion system and related equipment
  • Monitoring the anaerobic digestion process using control systems
  • Adjusting controls to optimize flow rates, temperatures, and mixing, while collecting and analyzing data on biogas production, quality, and composition

Qualifications for Success

  • Strong ambition and drive
  • Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production, and process environments; experience with effluent treatment plants (ETP) or Anaerobic Digestion plants (AD) is highly desirable.
  • Apprentice trained with NVQ or CITB level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline preferred
  • Experience with fast-moving machinery, including pumps, valves, feed systems, heat exchangers, and digesters
  • Proficient in computer systems including SAP, Microsoft Office, SCADA, Trend systems, and HMIS
  • Time served as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a manufacturing setting.

About Arla Foods

  • As a farmer-owned cooperative, we are dedicated to ensuring farmers receive a fair price for their milk.
  • We have pioneered innovative solutions, including manure-powered trucks and the world's first 100% carbon-neutral dairy, as part of our commitment to sustainability.
  • We are the producers of Lurpak, one of the most recognized butter brands globally.
  • Operating as a Danish business, we have a presence across the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, South America, and beyond.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
At Arla, we aim to unlock the full potential of our workforce while collaborating to create a sustainable future for dairy. Our ethos, 'Stronger People, Stronger Planet,' is deeply ingrained in our organization, emphasizing our commitment to human rights, access to healthy dairy nutrition, promoting good food habits, and enhancing the environment for future generations. We seek individuals who share our sustainable mindset.

Note on Recruitment Fraud
We have received reports of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns claiming to be from Arla Foods. Please be cautious and verify any communications you receive.



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