Services Technician

TN United Kingdom; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join their Reliability Team in Market Drayton. This role involves maintaining and optimizing filling machines to ensure top-notch efficiency and service quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multiskilled engineering, particularly in mechanical and electrical systems. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

1.5x Overtime Rate

Health Care Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Annual Leave (282 hours)

Pension Scheme

Müller Rewards Discounts

Career Progression Opportunities

Free Onsite Secured Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced manufacturing or logistics environments.
• Expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering on production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve plant processes for safety and efficiency.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly.

Skills

Multiskilled Engineering Experience

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem-Solving Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

CMMS Software

Job description

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across 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 British farmers. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, with products shelved millions of times annually. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader, producing fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients through a network of dairies and depots nationwide.
• Müller Yogurt & Desserts: The UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj, and Müller Kefir Smoothie. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and supplies the private label yogurt market from a state-of-the-art facility.

Muller Market Drayton seeks an experienced Service Engineer to join the Reliability Team within the Filling Department. The successful candidate will ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest standards, optimized for efficiency, and provide a World-Class service regarding filling machines.

Contract Details

• Full Time / Permanent
• Location: Market Drayton
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days (7am to 7pm)
• Salary: £50,216 per annum
• *£5,000 Signing-on Bonus for successful Multi-Skilled applicants (subject to T&Cs)*

Why Join Muller Yogurts and Desserts?

• Competitive salary + 1.5x overtime rate
• Up to 5% bonus
• Health care cash plan
• 2x Life assurance
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme (contribution matched up to 4%)
• Access to Müller Rewards discounts
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free onsite secured parking

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve plant, processes, and assets for safety, efficiency, and reliability
• Perform daily maintenance and improvements
• Ensure compliance with food safety and H&S standards
• Complete PPM tasks and improve maintenance practices
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults promptly
• Champion health and safety initiatives
• Diagnose, test, repair, and maintain mechanical/electrical equipment
• Recognize and report machinery defects, provide CMMS data
• Coordinate with OEMs and suppliers for technical support and parts procurement

Candidate Requirements

• Proven multiskilled engineering experience in fast-paced manufacturing or logistics
• Mechanical and electrical engineering expertise in production environments
• HNC or apprenticeship-trained with experience on machinery, pumps, valves, PLCs
• Knowledge of FMCG or similar sectors is desirable
• Understanding of filling and process technology
• Experience in clean, fast-moving environments (24/7 operations)
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Good communication and team-building skills