Site Services Technician in Cookstown

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co‑operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team. The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace. In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Services Technician to join our team, playing a key role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of critical site utilities and facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising a range of systems, including steam generation and distribution, water and effluent treatment, compressed air, refrigeration plant, heat pumps, and low‑voltage (LV) electrical systems. You will take ownership of both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, helping to minimise downtime and ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and performance across all site services.

Working closely with operations, the wider engineering team, and external contractors, you will support day‑to‑day operations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, driving reliability, efficiency, and cost performance across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a hands‑on environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality engineering support.

The Role

• Carry out daily preventative, reactive, and corrective maintenance activities to support the manufacturing operation and maximise the availability and reliability of all utilities‑related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment faults promptly to minimise production downtime.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, P&IDs, pneumatic diagrams, mechanical component drawings, and as‑built or as‑installed drawings.
• Install, maintain, and fault‑find on electrical instrumentation equipment including controllers, probes, and sensors.
• Ensure full compliance with site health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure site services remain compliant with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation, maintaining audit‑ready standards at all times.
• Maintain the highest standards of workmanship, ensuring all tasks meet site quality requirements.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the maintenance strategy for site services, helping to minimise unplanned downtime and address recurring issues through root cause analysis.
• Ensure all planned maintenance activities are accurately recorded on the CMMS.
• Use your technical expertise and initiative to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption across all utilities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives relating to site services.
• Attend daily engineering and operational meetings as required to provide maintenance updates and support effective communication across teams.
• Work closely with contractors during both planned service visits and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contribute as part of a collaborative team and maintain the flexibility to take on other reasonable duties as required.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for use.

The Person

• A time‑served electrical or mechatronic apprenticeship with a recognised UK qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing or services environment, with either mechanical or electrical expertise.
• A highly motivated approach, with the ability to perform effectively in a demanding and evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence and ability to support and contribute to the wider team.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a methodical and analytical approach to maintenance and fault‑finding.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate data, identify opportunities, and support energy‑saving initiatives.
• A high level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• The ability to monitor, interrogate, and analyse production or engineering SCADA systems.
• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault‑finding and problem‑solving.
• The ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to carrying out work to a high standard.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Multiskilled (mechanical/electrical/mechatronic) with electrical bias.
• Experience of working in wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience of working on refrigeration or heat pump systems.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations certification.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, with the ability to interrogate programmes for fault‑finding purposes.
• Knowledge of facilities compliance legislation and guidelines, such as L8 Legionella and PSSR.