Engineering Service Leader (Process & Services)

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading yogurt manufacturer, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving manufacturing service levels. As an Engineering Service Leader, you will oversee maintenance activities, ensuring both reactive and preventative measures are in place. Join a company that values its employees and has invested significantly in its operations, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. With flexible hours, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving industry. Don't miss your chance to be part of a brand that puts smiles on faces across the nation!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

10% bonus

Flexible hours

Health care cash plan

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to Muller Rewards Platform

Free onsite secured parking

Long term career development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in maintenance within a GMP/food manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Delegate and manage maintenance tasks within the team.
• Respond to and prioritize reactive maintenance requests.

Skills

Maintenance of Process and Service systems

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Compliance systems (PSSR, LOLER)

Team leadership and development

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Self-direction and personal drive

Adaptability

Team-working abilities

Tools

Fire Prevention Systems

Water Supply Systems

Air Supply Systems

Steam Supply Systems

Electricity Supply Systems

Statutory Regulations

Effluent systems

Pasteurisation & Separation

Plate Heat Exchangers

Job description

Company 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.

Job description:

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for major brands like Müllerlight, Müller Corner and Müller Rice. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We are looking for two skilled and experienced Engineering Service Leaders (Process & Services) to supervise and carry out maintenance and improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will ensure the continued delivery of manufacturing service levels through both reactive and preventative maintenance and have strong people management skills along with a wealth of knowledge in Process and Services within a manufacturing environment.

Why join Muller Yogurts and Desserts?

As a result of major investment and commitment from Muller to the long-term future of their Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within their engineering function at their Market Drayton site. The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high-speed filling machines.

Additionally, the site has secured further investment in world class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments as well as significant investment in their yogurt and fruit processing plants. The future is bright. This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much-loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nations face.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary
• 10% bonus*
• Day only, Monday – Friday (flexible hours)
• Health care cash plan
• 33 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Access to Muller Rewards Platform saving money across numerous retailers
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Long term career with a company that invests in you!

In this role the key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains operational.
• Delegate maintenance tasks across the team.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and prioritize tasks.
• Manage Multi-Vendor Suppliers for efficient site stores inventory management.
• Complete all line manager tasks for the respective shift team.
• Provide engineering expertise to assigned areas (e.g., effluent plant, engineering stores, process and filling plant/equipment).

Key skills & experience:

• Expertise in delivering maintenance to Process and Service systems and equipment in a GMP/food manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance systems e.g. PSSR, LOLER.
• Significant experience in leading and developing a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-direction and personal drive.
• Effective team-working and leadership abilities.
• High integrity and adaptability.
• Excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of working with the following:

• Fire Prevention Systems
• Water Supply Systems
• Air Supply Systems
• Steam Supply Systems
• Electricity Supply Systems
• Statutory Regulations
• Domestic Services
• Effluent
• Pasteurisation & Separation
• Valve & Valve Matrices
• Product storage and agitation
• Plate Heat Exchangers

The Process: If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.