Shift Technician

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician for a permanent shift role. The position offers a competitive salary of £54,000 per annum and excellent career progression opportunities with a supportive team culture. The ideal candidate should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role includes responsibilities in both electrical and mechanical maintenance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

5% annual bonus

Paid overtime opportunities

Free onsite parking

Life assurance and pension scheme

Discounts across major retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer or Engineering Technician.
• Strong background in maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Ability to work with electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults quickly and restore equipment to operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Automation skills

Continuous improvement tools

Education

Recognized engineering apprenticeship

HNC level or equivalent

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, which employs over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with 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 stocked on shelves millions of times each year.

Müller UK & Ireland includes:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: Aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader, producing branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, and ingredients, with a network of dairies and depots servicing customers nationwide.
• 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. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a state-of-the-art facility.

Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician / Shift Technician

Location: Market Drayton - Butter Plant

Contract Type: Permanent, 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 7am-7pm)

Salary: £54,000 per annum

Due to an internal promotion to Maintenance Excellence Manager, we are recruiting two Multi-Skilled Engineering Technicians to join our team at the Market Drayton Butter Plant. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why join Müller as an Engineering Technician?

• Clear career development and progression opportunities
• Investment in your future with promotion opportunities
• Generous annual leave (282 hours)
• Müller Rewards Platform with discounts across major retailers
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 5% annual bonus (dependent on company performance)
• Paid overtime opportunities

What We're Looking For:

• Completion of a recognized engineering apprenticeship
• Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Engineer, Engineering Technician, or Shift Technician in a manufacturing or logistics environment
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills (HNC level or equivalent)
• Familiarity with automation and continuous improvement tools is a plus
• Solid background in maintenance and reliability engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality scheduled and reactive maintenance
• Diagnose faults quickly and restore equipment to operation
• Identify root causes and implement cost-effective solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and FMEA activities
• Work with electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Apply automation skills for fault finding and resolution

Please note: This is a shift role working a 4 on 4 off pattern, alternating days and nights.

Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ