Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Droitwich is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to join their proactive engineering team. This permanent role involves high-quality maintenance and continuous improvement, with clear pathways for career development within a supportive culture. The role offers competitive benefits including a generous annual leave package, onsite parking, and an annual bonus based on performance. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship and HNC qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Long-term opportunities

Generous annual leave (276 hours)

Müller Rewards Platform discounts

Free onsite parking

Supportive team culture

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Annual bonus of up to 5%

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical with electrical competence.
• Experience in automation and continuous improvement tools is a plus.
• Proven background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring swift equipment service.
• Support continuous improvement and implement asset process improvements.
• Interpret and work from electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Automation experience

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

HNC in Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC qualifications

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Job Description

Müller UK & Ireland is 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 & Desserts which 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.

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician

Location: Droitwich

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (7AM-7PM / 7PM-7AM)

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a proactive and skilled engineer looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team?

We’re seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to deliver high-quality maintenance and drive continuous improvement across our site.

Your Role:

As a key member of the engineering team, you’ll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment is returned to service swiftly and efficiently. You’ll also play a vital role in identifying cost-effective improvements to enhance reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and work from electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• Apply strong electrical (HNC level) and sound mechanical skills to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Perform preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and FMEA activities.
• Identify and implement asset and process improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or Mechanical with electrical competence).
• Experience in automation and CI tools is a plus.
• Proven background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• ONC/HNC qualifications.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (desirable).

Please note: This is a rotating shift role –4 on 4 off, days & nights (7AM-7PM / 7PM-7AM)

What’s in It for You?

• Clear career development pathways.
• Long-term opportunities with a company that invests in its people.
• Generous annual leave (276 hours).
• Access to the Müller Rewards Platform – discounts at major retailers.
• Free onsite parking.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.
• Annual bonus of up to 5% (subject to company performance).