Automation-Driven Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Müller UK & Ireland; Telford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime 1.5x

£5,000 sign-on bonus

Annual bonus up to 5%

282 hours annual leave

Health Care Cash Plan

Company pension

Life Assurance 2x

Free onsite parking

Rewards Platform with discounts

Job summary

Müller Yogurt & Desserts in Telford is seeking a skilled Unit Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. You will support production through planned and reactive maintenance in a highly automated facility, focusing on reliability, uptime, and safe operation of our filling and process lines.

The role requires time-served engineering training (or HNC), multi-skilled capability, and strong fault-finding in electrical and mechanical systems, with experience of PLC-controlled lines and CMMS

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment.
• Proven skills in electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Proficient in CMMS and maintenance planning.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing sectors.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures and OEE.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and support performance.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and automation faults.
• Maintain pumps, valves, filling equipment and process systems.
• Ensure equipment is safe and fully operational before return to service.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production and Operations to hit site targets.
• Maintain engineering standards supporting safety, quality, and OEE.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PLC/automation knowledge

Preventive maintenance (PM)

Root cause analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship / HNC

Tools

CMMS maintenance system

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Müller Yogurt & Desserts in Telford is seeking a skilled Unit Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. You will support production through planned and reactive maintenance in a highly automated facility, focusing on reliability, uptime, and safe operation of our filling and process lines.

The role requires time-served engineering training (or HNC), multi-skilled capability, and strong fault-finding in electrical and mechanical systems, with experience of PLC-controlled lines and CMMS