Engineering Technician (Blow Moulding)

TN United Kingdom; Stretford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician to enhance their Blow Moulding facility. This role offers the opportunity to engage in front-line reactive maintenance, identify root causes, and implement cost-effective improvements to boost efficiency. With a rotating shift pattern, you will collaborate with a supportive team, ensuring the reliability of mechanical and electrical equipment. The company prides itself on providing a generous benefits package, including long-term career development and a rewarding work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in dairy production.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Access to Muller Rewards Platform

Long-term Career Development

Defined Career Pathways

Onsite Parking

Supportive Team Environment

Life Assurance

5% Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Recognized apprenticeship and ONC/HNC qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance and restore equipment quickly.
• Diagnose faults and report machinery defects effectively.

Skills

Reactive Maintenance

Problem Solving

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Repair

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Recognized Apprenticeship

ONC/HNC Qualification

Tools

CMMS

PMS

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02.05.2025

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products, sourcing 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 widely available across shelves annually. Müller UK & Ireland comprises:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: Focused on being Britain’s private label dairy leader, producing fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients, with a network of dairies and depots servicing the country.
• 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, and producing chilled desserts under license from Mondelez International. It supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a state-of-the-art facility.

Position: Multi Skilled Engineering Technician (Blow Moulding Department)

Location: Manchester

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

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician to join our Manchester Blow Moulding facility within Müller Milk & Ingredients.

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will provide safe front-line reactive maintenance, identify root causes, and restore equipment quickly. You will also seek and implement cost-effective improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective shift handovers
• Using PMS for prioritization and problem-solving (RCFA)
• Diagnosing faults, testing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment
• Reporting machinery defects and symptoms of failure, providing CMMS data
• Contacting OEMs and suppliers for technical support and parts procurement
• Leading shift-based problem solving
• Collaborating with First Line Response Technicians
• Coaching operators on asset care tasks
• Identifying and implementing improvements
• Addressing lifecycle issues with recommendations
• Applying 5WHY OE and RCA techniques for root cause analysis
• Supporting 5S programs in workshops and stores

Qualifications and experience:

• Recognized apprenticeship
• Maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Mechanical/electrical bias
• ONC/HNC qualification
• Multiskilled engineer experience

Note: This role involves rotating shifts on a 4 on 4 off schedule (days/nights).

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave (276 hours)
• Access to Muller Rewards Platform
• Long-term career development
• Defined career pathways
• Onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Life assurance
• 5% annual bonus (dependent on company targets)