Engineering Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Bridgwater is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Engineering Technician to maintain and improve various equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have a recognised engineering apprenticeship, fault-finding abilities, and hands-on maintenance experience. The role offers clear career development pathways, generous annual leave, and numerous other benefits including a supportive team environment and a bonus linked to company performance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to Müller Rewards Platform with discounts

Life assurance and pension scheme

5% annual bonus (subject to performance)

Qualifications

• Experience from any industry including manufacturing or automotive.
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery.
• Support automation and control fault finding.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family‑run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Multi‑Skilled Engineering Technician

Location: Bridgwater

Contract Type: Permanent - 4 on 4 off (7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days / 2 nights)

We are currently recruiting for a Multi‑skilled Engineering Technician at Müller Milk & Ingredients in Bridgwater. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of equipment and systems across the site.

What We're Looking For:

• Multi‑Skilled Engineer
• Experience from any industry (manufacturing, armed forces, automotive, etc.)
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Relevant qualifications and hands‑on maintenance experience
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern

Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH, or experience with continuous improvement tools are beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery
• Support automation and control fault finding
• Carry out preventative, condition‑based, and corrective maintenance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

What We Offer:

• Clear career development pathways and long‑term prospects
• Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours)
• Access to the Müller Rewards Platform with discounts across major retailers
• Onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• 5% annual bonus (subject to company performance)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values your experience, regardless of your background, and supports your growth and development.

Contact Details:

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