Reliability Engineer

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy business in Market Drayton seeks a Multi-skilled Engineer to maintain and enhance plant efficiency and safety standards. The successful candidate will perform repairs, conduct maintenance tasks and troubleshoot equipment issues in a complex manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates have strong experience in mechanical and electrical engineering and hold an HNC or equivalent qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, health care, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 5% bonus

Health care cash plan

282 hours annual leave

Pension matched up to 4%

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a multi-skilled engineer within a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience in filling and process technology.
• Experience in preventative maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve all plant, processes, and assets.
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults.
• Champion health and safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Team building

Education

HNC or apprentice trained

Tools

PLC

Mechanical tools

Electrical tools

Job description

The successful candidate will ensure all equipment is maintained to the highest standard and optimised to deliver efficiency targets activities on shift, whilst delivering a World Class service in regards to filling machines.

Company

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. The true impact comes from our people, in every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. 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. 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second! With ambitious plans to grow, 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving all plant, processes and assets to a safe, efficient and reliable standard
• Day to day maintenance and improvement of plant, assets and services
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with food and H&S standard
• Ensure the completion of the PPM tasks and formulate improved maintenance practices
• Diagnose and repair equipment faults in a timely fashion, ensuring the smooth running of the Engineering Request System
• Actively champion health and safety
• Diagnose faults and to test, repair and maintain Mechanical / Electrical equipment
• Observe, recognise and report on machinery or component defects or symptoms of impending failure and provide CMMS data
• Contact OEMs and other suppliers for technical support as and when required and expedite parts when not available on site

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a multi‑skilled engineer within a fast moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environment
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production and process environments
• HNC or apprentice trained with proven experience of working on fast‑moving machinery, pumps, valves and PLCs
• Relevant knowledge and experience in a similar FMCG role is desirable
• Possess good knowledge in the areas of filling and process technology
• Demonstrable knowledge of complex fast moving clean environments (24/7 – short life products)
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Good communication skills
• Team building skills and strong ability to work cross‑functionally
• Strong experience as a multi‑skilled engineer within a fast moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environment
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production and process environments

Shift Pattern & Salary

Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off days only, 7am to 7pm. Salary – £50,216 per annum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,216 + 1.5x overtime rate
• Up to 5% bonus
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme – contribution matched up to 4%
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in‑store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Career progression opportunities