Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year.

Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients, which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredient products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

City:
Market Drayton

Location:

Market Drayton, ENG, GB, TF9 3SQ

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off shift pattern: 7-7 (days & nights)

Salary - £55,620 per annum plus paid overtime at 1.5x

£5,000 signing on bonus (Payable after passing probation)

We’re looking for highly skilled Engineering Technicians (known internally as Unit Maintenance Technicians) to join our Market Drayton Dairy. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive maintenance as well as conducting planned maintenance activities where required. Ideal candidates should possess a time-served apprenticeship/HNC qualification and have prior experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food or beverages industry.

As a result of major investment and commitment from Müller to the long‑term future of our Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within our engineering function at our Market Drayton site. The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high‑speed filling machines.

Additionally, the site has secured further investment in world‑class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments as well as significant investment in our yogurt and fruit processing plants. The future is bright. This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much‑loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nation’s face.

• 5% bonus*
• 282 hours annual leave
• Access to Müller Rewards Platform saving money across numerous retailers
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Long‑term career with a company that invests in you!

• Experience of working in a multi‑skilled department maintaining fast moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environment
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within Manufacturing, Production and Process environments
• Apprentice trained with proven experience of working on fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLC’s
• Possess good knowledge in the areas of filling and process technology
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Team building skills and strong ability to work cross‑functionally

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