Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician for their Market Drayton facility. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance in a fast-paced environment, and candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering. The position offers a salary of £55,620 plus overtime, a £5,000 signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including health care and pension schemes. Join a company that invests heavily in its staff and cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

£55,620 plus overtime

5% bonus

Health care cash plan

282 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to rewards platform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-skilled department maintaining fast-moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Apprentice trained with proven experience on fast-moving machinery, pumps, valves, and PLCs.
• Good knowledge of filling and process technology.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for reactive maintenance and conducting planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain high-speed filling machines in the dairy.
• Implement preventative maintenance techniques.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC qualification

Tools

Fast-moving machinery

PLCs

Job description

Company Overview

Mtller UK & Ireland is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mtller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Mtller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Mtller is ranked within the Top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 List of Britain’s biggest brands and is chosen from shelves millions of times each year.

Position: Multi‑Skilled Engineering Technician

Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 7–7 (days & nights)

Salary: £55,620 per annum plus paid overtime at 1.5x

Signing bonus: £5,000 (payable after passing probation)

About the role: We are looking for highly skilled Engineering Technicians (Unit Maintenance Technicians) to join our Market Drayton dairy. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive maintenance and conducting planned maintenance activities where required. Ideal candidates should possess a time‑served apprenticeship or HNC qualification and have prior experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food or beverage industry.

Why join Mtller Yogurt & Desserts as an Engineering Technician?

The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to infrastructure, automation and high‑speed filling machines. Further investment has been secured in world‑class warehousing, storage solutions, new product developments and significant upgrades to our yogurt and fruit processing plants. This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much‑loved brand that is committed to putting a smile on the nation’s face.

What’s in it for you?

• £55,620 plus 1.5x overtime rate
• 5% bonus*
• Health care cash plan
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Access to Mller Rewards Platform for savings across retailers
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Long‑term career with a company that invests in you!

What we’re looking for from an Engineering Technician

• Experience working in a multi‑skilled department maintaining fast‑moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environment
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production and process environments
• Apprentice trained with proven experience on fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLCs
• Good knowledge of filling and process technology
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Team‑building skills and strong ability to work cross‑functionally

Contact Details

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