Manufacturing Apprentice in Telford

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. Our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD). Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. The true impact comes from our people, working hard 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.

Join Müller as a Manufacturing Apprentice and start building a career you can be proud of. We employ over 26,000 people across Europe and work with 1,500 British farmers to create some of the nation’s favourite dairy products. 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.

What’s the Role?

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 aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be.

What To Expect?

You’ll work towards a Level 3 Food & Drink Technical Operator qualification, delivered by the University of Lincoln. Training takes place over three block weeks each year — and 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.