Engineering Apprentice

Müller; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an Engineering Apprentice to join its team. The role offers a competitive annual salary of £18,500, with structured increases. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience in asset management and continuous improvement within a supportive environment. Successful candidates will complete certifications in Engineering and have potential career progression. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Benefits

Structured annual salary increase

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a clear passion for Engineering.
• 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.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects.
• Quick action in fault finding to meet food safety standards.
• Assist in achieving the highest quality products.
• Ensure products meet agreed requirements and targets.

Skills

Asset Management

Continuous Improvement

Fault Finding

Electrical Principles

Mechanical Maintenance

Education

National 5s in English & Maths and a science/technical subject

Job description

Müller UK & Irelandis 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 ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Dessertswhich 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.

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.

About the role

Where will this career journey take you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Manchester 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 :

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

This programme is delivered in partnership with our training provider, North West Training Council (NWTC), where you’ll spend 20 weeks of your first year with Müller at their state-of-the-art training facility. From years 2 – 4, you’ll spend a combined 22 weeks with NWTC, with the remainder of the time spent back at Manchester 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 & 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 :

• Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Engineering

There is also the potential to progress onto a Level 6 Engineering Degree 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.

Contact Details :

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ