Unit Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Unit Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team in Market Drayton. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and bonuses, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with experience in manufacturing environments. Join a company that is heavily investing in its future and offers long-term career growth in a dynamic and supportive workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a beloved brand during an exciting phase of expansion.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan

282 Hours Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Free Onsite Secured Car Parking

Access to Muller Rewards Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-skilled department maintaining complex manufacturing environments.
• Apprentice trained with experience on fast-moving machinery and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain fast-moving machinery and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Preventative Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Team Building

Education

Time-served Apprenticeship

HNC Qualification

Tools

PLCs

Fast-moving Machinery

Filling Technology

Job description

Company Description

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller, which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description

Job Title: Unit Maintenance Technician

Location: Market Drayton

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

Salary: £54,000 per annum plus paid overtime at 1.5x

Additional Benefits: £5,000 signing bonus (payable after passing probation)

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

We are looking for highly skilled Engineers (internally known 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 or HNC qualification and have prior experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food or beverages industry.

Why join Muller Yogurts and Desserts?

Due to significant investment and commitment from Muller to the long-term future of their Shropshire operations, several vacancies have arisen within their engineering team at the Market Drayton site. The site has seen approximately £80m invested in upgrades to infrastructure, automation, and high-speed filling machines. Further investments include world-class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments, and enhancements to yogurt and fruit processing plants. This is an exciting time to join the UK's flagship site, working for a beloved brand with ambitious growth plans.

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 working in a multi-skilled department maintaining fast-moving, complex manufacturing or logistics environments
• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within manufacturing, production, and process environments
• Apprentice trained with proven experience working on fast-moving machinery, pumps, valves, and PLCs
• Good knowledge of filling and process technology
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques
• Team-building skills and the ability to work cross-functionally