Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Severnside Dairy. The ideal candidate will provide reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, improving operational efficiency. Key qualifications include a recognized apprenticeship and experience in a manufacturing setting. This permanent role follows a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Onsite parking

5% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs on mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Capacity to lead shift-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe front-line reactive maintenance.
• Improve efficiency and reliability of equipment.
• Ensure effective shift handovers.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Electrical bias

Multiskilled engineer experience

Education

Recognized apprenticeship

ONC/HNC qualification

IOSH/Nebosh certification

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 a familiar presence on shelves, with products purchased millions of times each year.

Müller UK & Ireland includes:

1. Müller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader, producing fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients through a network of dairies and depots nationwide.
2. 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 also produces chilled desserts under license from Mondelez International and supplies the private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility.

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Severnside Dairy within the Müller Milk & Ingredients business.

As an Engineering Technician, you will provide safe front-line reactive maintenance, identify root causes, and restore equipment quickly. You will also seek cost-effective improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Location: Severnside

Contract: Permanent, 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days & 2 nights, 7-7)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective shift handovers
• Use PMS for prioritization and problem solving (RCFA)
• Diagnose faults, repair, and maintain mechanical/electrical equipment
• Report defects and symptoms of failure, provide CMMS data
• Coordinate with OEMs and suppliers for technical support and parts
• Lead shift-based problem solving
• Work collaboratively with First Line Response Technicians
• Coach operators on asset care tasks
• Identify and implement improvements
• Address lifecycle issues with recommendations
• Support 5WHY and RCA techniques for long-term fixes
• Support departmental 5S programs

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized apprenticeship
• Experience in maintenance within manufacturing industry
• Mechanical/electrical bias
• ONC/HNC qualification
• IOSH/Nebosh certification (desirable)
• Electrical qualification
• Multiskilled engineer experience

Note: This role involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, rotating days and nights.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave (276 hours)
• Access to Muller Rewards Platform
• Long-term career development
• Onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 5% annual bonus (company target dependent)

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