Engineering Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Glasgow is looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience while studying toward a recognized qualification. You'll work on maintaining machinery and participating in improvement projects, with an annual salary of £18,500 and structured increases. The apprenticeship combines academic study with hands-on training, setting you up for a successful career in engineering.

Benefits

Annual salary of £18,500 with structured increases

Full-time role of 40 hours per week

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a clear passion for Engineering.
• Ability to take ownership of own work.
• Flexible with hours of work including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Manufacturing machinery and manage processes.
• Involve in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Perform fault finding to meet food safety standards.
• Work as part of a team to achieve quality products.

Skills

Passion for Engineering

Self-motivated

Proactive approach

Ownership of work

Education

National 5s in English and Maths

Science/technical subject

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 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 more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are recruiting Engineering Apprentices!

At Müller UK & Ireland we‘re proud to create some of the nation’s favourite dairy products, from fresh milk, butter, and cream to our famous yogurts, desserts, drinks and kefir. Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.

Where will this career journey take you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Bellshill site in an apprenticeship role as an Engineering Technician. We have ambitious plans in place to grow our business and transform the dairy industry. To meet those goals, we need people who can grow with us.

You will study towards a recognised qualification, earn a good salary, develop new skills, and gain invaluable experience. We aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be – at Müller the sky’s the limit.

Your key responsibilities as an Engineering Apprentice will include:

• Asset Management: keeping Manufacturing machinery maintained, managing processes, filling/packing, and site cleaning operations
• Involvement in Continuous Improvement projects, project management, or tests and trial activities
• Fault finding and quick action to meet food safety standards
• Being part of a team striving to achieve the highest quality products
• Highlighting concerns and ensuring products or volumes meet the agreed requirements and targets

This Apprenticeship combines technical training, academic study, and work-based learning, and covers all the fundamental Engineering topics you need to know, such as:

Fundamental Engineering topics you need to know:

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

This programme is delivered in partnership with our training provider, East Kilbride Group Training Association (EKGTA), where you’ll spend 36 weeks of your first year with Müller at their state‑of‑the‑art training facility. From years 2 – 4, you’ll then return to the Bellshill site to embed your learning with our team of Engineering experts, whilst continuing to work with our training provider partner to complete your apprenticeship.

What will you need?

You will need to meet the following entry requirements:

• National 5s at band C or above in English and Maths, plus a science/technical subject
• Able to demonstrate a clear passion for Engineering
• Ability to take ownership of own work
• Demonstrates a self‑motivated and proactive approach to work and studies
• You’ll need to be flexible with your hours of work upon completion of the apprenticeship including weekends and night shifts

Müller offers you a long term career with a genuine market leader. We're an entrepreneurial company where people love to work and make a difference. This role is likely for you if you’re committed to fulfilling your potential and becoming a highly prized Engineer with an industry-recognised qualification.

What to expect?

At the end of the Apprenticeship programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

• SVQ L2 PEO
• National Certificate in Engineering Systems
• SVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
• All 5 core skills (SCQF Level 5)

There is also the potential to progress onto a HNC in Engineered Systems if you show the drive and enthusiasm!

You will also benefit from:

• An annual salary of £18,500 with structured increases yearly
• A full time role of 40 hours per week

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Müller, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to learn — we’ll support you every step of the way.