Unit Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Engineers to join their Market Drayton Dairy. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance in a state-of-the-art facility that has undergone significant investment. As a Unit Maintenance Technician, you will work on complex machinery, ensuring optimal operation and efficiency. With a strong focus on team collaboration and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved brand's mission. Join a company that values your skills and invests in your future, providing a supportive environment and long-term career prospects.

Benefits

5% Bonus

282 Hours Annual Leave

Access to Müller Rewards Platform

Free Onsite Secured Parking

Long-term Career Development

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering in manufacturing.
• Apprentice trained with experience on fast-moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain fast-moving, complex manufacturing environments.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Preventative Maintenance

Team Building

Education

Time-Served Apprenticeship

HNC Qualification

Tools

PLC Systems

Fast-Moving Machinery

Filling Technology

Job description

Unit Maintenance Technician, Market Drayton

Client:

Location:

Market Drayton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

8a4a170e5972

Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

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

Plus £5,000 signing on bonus (Payable after passing probation.)

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

Why join Müller Yogurts and Desserts?

As a result of major investment and commitment from Müller to the long-term future of their Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within their engineering function at their Market Drayton site. The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high-speed filling machines.

Additionally, the site has secured further investment in world class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments as well as significant investment in their yogurt and fruit processing plants. The future is bright. This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much-loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nation's face.

What’s in it for you?

• 5% bonus*
• 282 hours annual leave
• Access to Müller 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 PLCs
• 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

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom