Manufacturing Apprentice in Manchester

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).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact. Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we’re so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products, all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and 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, making sure we’re helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Ready to take your first step into the world of food manufacturing and release your potential? Join Müller as a Manufacturing Apprentice and start building a career you can be proud of. We’re Müller UK & Ireland — part of a family-owned business that employs over 26,000 people across Europe. In the UK, we work with 1,500 British farmers to create some of the nation’s favourite dairy products, including Müller Milk, Butter, Müller Corner, Müller Rice, and Müller Light.

We have ambitious plans in place to grow our business and transform the dairy industry. To meet those goals, we need people who can grow with us. People who want to learn something new every day; leaders who take responsibility and innovative thinkers who can see around the next corner.

As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you’ll join our Manufacturing Academy and learn everything you need to become a skilled Technical Operator. That means:

• Operating machinery and keeping production lines running smoothly
• Spotting and fixing faults
• Learning about food safety, hygiene, and quality control
• Understanding how ingredients move through our supply chain
• Working as part of a team to make products people love

You’ll be based at one of our UK Dairies: Manchester, Skelmersdale, Market Drayton, Telford, Minsterley, Droitwich, Severnside & Bridgwater — and get hands-on experience both on the production floor and through project work. We’ll provide you with all the support you need to be the best you can be. We’ll give you training, invest in your skills and offer you the next rung on your career ladder. We aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be – at Müller the sky’s the limit.

During your apprenticeship, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Food & Drink Technical Operator qualification. Training takes place over three block weeks each year — and don’t worry, we’ll cover your travel, accommodation, and living expenses while you’re there. This role includes shift work and some weekends (depending on your age), so flexibility is key.

You will also benefit from:

• £18,500 starting salary, with a pay rise after your first year
• 40 hours per week, with some shift work (age dependent)

What will you need?

• Grade 5s at band C or above in English & Maths
• Be 16 or older and living in the UK
• Not currently in full-time education
• Willingness to travel for training or project work (we’ll cover expenses)

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, learn new skills, and be part of something big we’d love to hear from you. Your journey starts here. Let’s build it together.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Müller, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to learn — we’ll support you every step of the way.

Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ