Title: Craft Engineering Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer in the UK is seeking multiple Engineering Technicians to maintain and improve a variety of systems and equipment. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical background and strong fault-finding skills. This role comes with a generous benefits package, including clear career development pathways and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours)

Access to the Müller Rewards Platform

Onsite parking

Supportive team environment

Life assurance and pension scheme

5% annual bonus (subject to company performance)

Qualifications

• Experience from any industry (manufacturing, armed forces, automotive, etc.)
• Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern
• Hands-on maintenance experience required

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery
• Support automation and control fault finding
• Carry out preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineers, single or multi-skilled

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

Education

Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship

Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

Due to increased headcount, we are recruiting for multiple Engineering Technician roles at Müller Milk & Ingredients in Bridgwater. We welcome applicants from mechanical or electrical backgrounds, single-skilled or multi-skilled, from all industries with strong maintenance experience and a proactive mindset. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of equipment and systems across the site.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and resolve faults across various systems and machinery
• Support automation and control fault finding
• Carry out preventative, condition-based, and corrective maintenance
• Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Qualifications / Skills

• Mechanical or electrical engineers, single or multi-skilled
• Experience from any industry (manufacturing, armed forces, automotive, etc.)
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship
• Relevant qualifications and hands-on maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Willingness to work on a rotating shift pattern
• Additional qualifications such as HNC, IOSH/NEBOSH, or experience with continuous improvement tools are beneficial but not essential

Company information

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout 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 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain\'s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK\'s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Benefits

• Clear career development pathways and long-term prospects
• Generous annual leave allowance (276 hours)
• Access to the Müller Rewards Platform with discounts across major retailers
• Onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• 5% annual bonus (subject to company performance)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values your experience, regardless of your background, and supports your growth and development.