Engineering Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading dairy product manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an Engineering Apprentice. This exciting role offers the chance to learn while earning a competitive salary of £18,500 and the opportunity to gain recognized qualifications in Engineering. Ideal candidates will have National 5s in English & Maths, a passion for Engineering, and are self-motivated. Join us and grow with a company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual salary of £18,500

Structured salary increases yearly

Full-time role of 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Achieve National 5s at band C or above in English & Maths.
• Demonstrate a clear passion for Engineering.
• Ability to take ownership of own work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing machinery and manage processes.
• Involve in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Conduct fault finding and quick actions to meet standards.

Skills

Passion for Engineering

Self-motivated and proactive

Ability to take ownership of work

Flexibility with hours

Education

National 5s in English & 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!

About the role

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

The programme 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

What will you need?

• National 5s at band C or above in English & Maths, plus a science/technical subject
• Be 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
• Be flexible with your hours of work upon completion of the apprenticeship including weekends and night shifts

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
• 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.