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Reliability Technician

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Production Management · Process Improvement

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In short

Arla seeks a Reliability Technician for their Lockerbie facility to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime. This full-time, on-site role involves technical expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Operations team.

Responsibilities

  • Leading initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and technical losses through root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
  • Analyzing equipment performance data and developing improvement plans to enhance reliability and asset performance.
  • Owning and maintaining technical standards and Operator Asset Care (OAC) processes across the production area.
  • Coaching and developing operators and technical operators to strengthen fault-finding skills, equipment ownership, and technical capability.
  • Supporting the implementation of new technologies, systems, and technical improvement projects.
  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • HNC/HND qualification, or equivalent, in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Significant experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • 5 years’ experience in a similar or equivalent role.
  • Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, maintenance principles, and fault-finding techniques.
  • Experience using data and performance analysis to drive technical improvements and reduce losses.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience using SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to coach, support, and influence colleagues across multiple functions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within food, dairy, FMCG, or other high-volume production environments would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

  • Salary starting from £40k and rising depending on experience.
  • Opportunities to expand technical expertise.
  • Opportunities to develop new skills.
  • Opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
  • Empowerment to make a real impact.
  • Contribution to the production of high-quality dairy products.
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Company

Arla

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Lockerbie, United Kingdom

Qualification

Diploma

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