Engineering Apprentice

Müller UK & Ireland; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy product manufacturer in Bridgwater seeks Engineering Apprentices to join their team. You will earn an annual salary of £18,500 while gaining qualifications and skills through a structured training program at UCS College Group and hands-on experience at the Severnside site. This full-time role involves maintaining machinery and participating in enhancement projects, with opportunities for development in engineering.

Qualifications

• National 5s at band C or above in English and Maths plus a science/technical subject.
• Clear passion for engineering.
• Ownership of own work.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work and studies.
• Flexibility with work hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing machinery and manage processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Fault finding to meet food safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to achieve quality products.
• Highlight concerns to ensure product volume targets are met.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive approach to work

Passion for engineering

Education

National 5s at band C or above in English and Maths

Science/technical subject

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 24,000 people across Europe. In the UK we develop, manufacture and market a wide range of dairy products made with milk from British farmers.

Engineering Apprentice

We are recruiting Engineering Apprentices! As an Engineering Apprentice you will study towards a recognised qualification, earn a good salary, develop new skills and gain invaluable experience, with 40 weeks of training at UCS College Group and further work at the Severnside/Bridgwater site.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Management: maintain manufacturing machinery, manage processes, pack and clean the site.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, project management, tests and trial activities.
• Fault finding and quick action to meet food safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to achieve the highest quality products.
• Highlight concerns and ensure product volumes meet agreed targets and requirements.

Technical Topics Covered

• Electrical principles and maintenance.
• Mechanical maintenance to keep factories running efficiently.
• Automation.

Training Programme

This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with UCS College Group. You will spend 40 weeks of your first year at their training facility, and from years 2‑4 spend a combined 36 weeks with UCS College Group, with the remainder at the Severnside/Bridgwater site.

Entry Requirements

• National 5s at band C or above in English and Maths, plus a science/technical subject.
• Clear passion for engineering.
• Ownership of own work.
• Self‑motivated and proactive approach to work and studies.
• Flexibility with work hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications Awarded

• Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate.
• Level 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Engineering.
• Potential to progress onto a Level 6 Engineering Degree.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £18,500 with structured increases.
• Full‑time role of 40 hours per week.
• Long‑term career with a market leader.

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