Engineering Technician

Acu-IT.net; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dairy products is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician to enhance their maintenance team. The role includes performing both planned and reactive maintenance and identifying improvements for efficiency. Candidates with a strong engineering background and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply for long-term development opportunities.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Generous annual leave (276 hours)

Access to the Müller Rewards Platform

Free onsite parking

Life assurance and pension scheme

Annual bonus of up to 5%

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering preferred or Mechanical with electrical competence.
• Experience in automation and CI tools is a plus.
• Certification in IOSH or NEBOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and FMEA activities.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

HNC in Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC qualifications

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, which employs over 31,000 people across 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 British farmers. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's biggest brands and is stocked on shelves millions of times each year.

Müller UK & Ireland includes:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader, producing branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients. It has a network of dairies and depots servicing customers nationwide.
• Müller Yogurt & Desserts: The UK's leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Frijj, and Müller Kefir Smoothie. It produces chilled desserts under license from Mondelez International and supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state-of-the-art 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 are 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 identify 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 preferred (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).

Contact Details

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

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