At a Glance
- Tasks: Support advanced dairy production with maintenance and engineering upgrades.
- Company: Join Mller, a leading dairy brand in the UK with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, health plan, and extensive annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a cutting-edge facility and shape the future of engineering.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification or apprenticeship and experience in manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 57289 - 57289 £ per year.
Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain. Mller 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.
Mller UK & Ireland includes:
- Mller 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.
- Mller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for major brands like Mller Corner, Mllerlight, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj and Mller Kefir Smoothie.
Help Power the Future of Engineering at Mller. With significant investment transforming our site into one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK, we're now expanding our engineering team and looking for Engineering Technicians to play a key role in supporting a highly automated, next-generation production environment.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of modern manufacturing - combining cutting-edge technology, large-scale automation and ongoing site transformation.
What you'll be doing:
- Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability.
- Responding to breakdowns efficiently, minimising downtime in a fast-paced production environment.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades.
- Collaborating with operations to drive safety, quality and performance.
- Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
What you'll be working with:
- Highly automated process and filling lines with advanced PLC systems.
- High-speed blow moulding and hygienic filling technology.
- Multi-axis robotic packaging systems.
- One of the UK's largest pallet cooling and transport systems.
- Site-wide infrastructure including Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and advanced compressed air systems.
- Sustainability and recycling technologies.
What we're looking for:
- A time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance.
- Experience working with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable).
- A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- A team player committed to high safety and performance standards.
What you'll get in return:
- £57,289 salary plus 1.5x overtime.
- £5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after successful completion of probation).
- 5% bonus.
- Health care cash plan.
- 282 hours annual leave.
- The opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art, highly automated site.
- Ongoing investment in training, development and career progression.
- The chance to be part of a major site expansion and transformation journey.
Why join Mller Market Drayton?
This isn't just another engineering role. You'll be joining a site undergoing large-scale investment and growth, working with some of the most advanced technology in the industry, while helping shape the future of engineering at Mller.
At Mller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.
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Mller UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering Engineering Technicians the chance to work at one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK. With a strong focus on employee growth through ongoing training and development, a competitive salary package including a £5,000 sign-on bonus, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace culture, Mller provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in modern manufacturing.
