Engineering Technician (Process)

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime multiplier

Sign-on bonus

Bonus 5%

Annual leave hours

Training & progression

Site expansion

Job summary

Market Drayton, Shropshire hosts a highly automated dairy facility operated by Müller. Engineering Technicians are sought to maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade advanced production lines within a large-scale site transformation.

The role focuses on preventive and reactive maintenance, safety, quality, and collaborating with operations to sustain peak performance. A strong engineering background and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with 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

Manufacturing experience

Preventive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Automation/Robotics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Level 3 qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial pumps

CHP systems

Job description

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
• 3 phase Motors
• Pumps
• Water Supply Systems
• Steam Supply Systems
• Air Supply Systems (Compressors)
• Effluent Systems
• Valve & Valve Matrices
• 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*
• 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

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.