Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading yogurt manufacturer in Market Drayton is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineering Technician to ensure reactive and planned maintenance in complex manufacturing setups. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical engineering experience, alongside an apprenticeship or HNC qualification. The offer includes a competitive salary of £55,620 and a £5,000 signing bonus, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Health care cash plan

282 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to Müller Rewards Platform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

5% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a multi-skilled department maintaining fast moving, complex manufacturing environments.
• Apprentice trained with proven experience of working on fast-moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLC's.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive maintenance as well as conducting planned maintenance activities.

Skills

Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering

Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills

Good knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques

Team building skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship/HNC qualification

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

Market Drayton

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off shift pattern: 7-7 (days & nights)

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

£5,000 signing on bonus (Payable after passing probation)

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for major brands like Müllerlight, Müller Corner and Müller Rice. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

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

Why join Müller Yogurts and Desserts as an Engineering Technician?

As a result of major investment and commitment from Müller to the long‑term future of their Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within their engineering function at their Market Drayton site. The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high‑speed filling machines. Additionally, the site has secured further investment in world‑class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments as well as significant investment in their yogurt and fruit processing plants. The future is bright. This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much‑loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nation's face.

What's in it for you?

• £55,620,000 + 1.5x overtime rate
• 5% bonus*
• Health care cash plan
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Access to Müller Rewards Platform saving money across numerous retailers
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Long term career with a company that invests in you!

What are we looking for from an Engineering Technician?

• Experience of 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 of working on fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLC's
• Possess good knowledge in the areas 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, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ