Associate Engineering Manager – Arla Westbury This is an exciting opportunity to join our Westbury Engineering team, where you will combine technical expertise with people leadership to drive performance across a highly automated manufacturing environment. As Associate Engineering Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Engineering Manager and have responsibility for the site’s day-based engineering functions, including the Site Services, Automation and Area Specialist teams. You will play a key role in delivering the site's engineering and operational strategy, developing people, processes and performance across the department. The role also acts as the senior engineering lead on site in the absence of the Senior Engineering Manager, providing leadership and oversight across all engineering teams. How you will make an impact In this role, you will lead a team of Maintenance & Engineering Technicians, ensuring safe operations, technical excellence and continuous improvement across processing, packing and utilities assets. You will play a key role in supporting the teams, developing the equipment reliability, supporting major investment projects and fostering a culture where people thrive. At Westbury, you'll join a team proud of its high levels of engagement, strong engineering capability and continuous improvement culture. You'll be part of a site producing iconic products including Anchor butter and milk powders, with plenty of challenge, support and career development opportunities to help you succeed. Your key responsibilities will include: * Leading, coaching and developing your team in accordance with Good Leadership and Good Values. * Ensuring safe, reliable and efficient engineering operations through effective planning, maintenance execution and resource prioritisation. * Leading structured problem solving and continuous improvement activities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and enhance OEE. * Working cross-functionally with Production, Quality and other site functions to deliver operational objectives and support change initiatives. * Supporting maintenance strategy, engineering projects and site investment programmes while driving digital adoption and data-led decision making. The Westbury site continues to benefit from significant investment across processing, packing and utilities assets, and for the right individual this role offers excellent development and progression opportunities within one of Arla's flagship manufacturing sites. What will make you successful Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, dairy, pharmaceutical, Site Services, Facilities or other highly automated environments would be advantageous. We imagine that you have several years of professional experience in a lead or manager position within engineering and manufacturing, including experience leading, coaching or supervising technical teams within a fast-paced production environment. In terms of personal qualities, you bring a safety-first, inclusive and people-focused mindset. You communicate and collaborate effectively, remain calm under pressure and demonstrate a strong commitment to developing others while driving high standards of performance and accountability. You will likely hold an HNC, HND, ONC or NVQ Level 3 qualification, supported by a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience. What do we offer? We're committed to your growth and development, offering internal and external training opportunities. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, 26 days holiday, matched pension contributions up to 6%, life assurance, and flexible benefits. 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. We process applications on a continuous basis and will close recruitment once the right candidate is found. For additional information, please contact Chris Wakefield in the talent team. Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that agencies do not submit speculative CVs; these will not be recognised under agency ownership and will be accepted as a gift. Please apply directly through our official channels. 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