Engineering Technician

Muller Dairy; Park Central; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health care plan

282 hours annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Müller Market Drayton is seeking an Engineering Technician to support a highly automated dairy production site in Market Drayton, Shropshire, on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift. The role involves maintaining PLC-driven lines, robotic packaging systems and high-speed process equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and performance.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery, and work closely with operations to optimise

Qualifications

• A time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Experience working with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable).
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• A team player committed to high safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability.
• Responding to breakdowns efficiently, minimising downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades.
• Collaborating with operations to drive safety, quality and performance.
• Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Level 3 qualification

Manufacturing experience

Automation/Robotics experience

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Automation equipment

Robotics systems

Electrical maintenance

Job description

Engineering Technician
Market Drayton, Shropshire
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights - 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)
Help Power the Future of Engineering at Müller
With significant investment transforming our site into one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK, we're now expanding our engineering team and looking for Engineering Technicians to play a key role in supporting a highly automated, next-generation production environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of modern manufacturing-combining cutting-edge technology, large-scale automation and ongoing site transformation.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability
• Responding to breakdowns efficiently, minimising downtime in a fast-paced production environment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades
• Collaborating with operations to drive safety, quality and performance
• Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment

What you’ll be working with

• Highly automated process and filling lines with advanced PLC systems
• High-speed blow moulding and hygienic filling technology
• Multi-axis robotic packaging systems
• One of the UK's largest pallet cooling and transport systems
• Site-wide infrastructure including:
  • Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
  • Advanced compressed air systems
  • Sustainability and recycling technologies

What we’re looking for

• A time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance
• Experience working with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable)
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A team player committed to high safety and performance standards

What you’ll get in return

• £57,289 salary plus 1.5x overtime
• £5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after successful completion of probation)
• 5% bonus*
• Health care cash plan
• 282 hours annual leave
• The opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art, highly automated site
• Ongoing investment in training, development and career progression
• The chance to be part of a major site expansion and transformation journey

Why join Müller Market Drayton?

This isn't just another engineering role.
You'll be joining a site undergoing large-scale investment and growth, working with some of the most advanced technology in the industry, while helping shape the future of engineering at Müller.
At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.

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