Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK is seeking a Unit Maintenance Technician for their Minsterley Dairy. The role involves performing both reactive and planned maintenance on fast-moving machinery. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship or HNC qualification and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,620 per annum, a £5,000 signing bonus, and various health and wellness benefits, contributing to a long-term career in a supportive organization.

Benefits

£54,000 + 1.5x overtime rate

5% bonus

Health care cash plan

282 hours annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to Muller Rewards Platform

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Long term career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in food or beverages.
• Proven experience working on fast-moving machinery, pumps, valves, and PLCs.
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance activities as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Preventative maintenance techniques

Team building

Education

Time-served apprenticeship/HNC qualification

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about *Deep breath* Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, Müller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.

We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you!

Why Müller?

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Unit Maintenance Technician

Minsterley

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off shift pattern: 6-6 (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 Engineers (known internally as Unit Maintenance Technicians) to join our Minsterley 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 beverages industry.

What's in it for you?

• £54,000 + 1.5x overtime rate
• 5% bonus*
• Health care cash plan
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Access to Muller 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