Multi Skilled Engineering Technician

Mller UK & Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller and employs over 31,000 people across 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. The company is ranked within the top 20 of the Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s biggest brands and is chosen for shelves millions of times each year.

Mller Milk & Ingredients aims to be Britain’s private‑label dairy leader, producing branded and private‑label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients. Mller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for major brands such as Mllerlight, Mller Corner and Mller Rice, and supplies the private‑label market from a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Shift Pattern – 4 on, 4 off: 7–7 (days & nights).

Salary – £55,620 per annum plus paid overtime at 1.5×.

Signing bonus – £5,000 payable after passing probation.

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

We are looking for highly skilled Engineering Technicians (Unit Maintenance Technicians) to join our Market Drayton Dairy. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive maintenance and 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 beverage industry.

Following major investment and commitment from Mller to the long‑term future of our Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within our engineering function at Market Drayton. The site has seen roughly £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high‑speed filling machines, as well as further investment in world‑class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments and significant investment in our yogurt and fruit processing plants.

The future is bright – this is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK and work for a much‑loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nation’s face.

• £55,620 per annum + 1.5× overtime rate
• 5% bonus*
• Health care cash plan
• 282 hours annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Access to Mller Rewards Platform saving money across numerous retailers
• Free on‑site secured colleague car parking
• Long‑term career with a company that invests in you!

• Experience 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
• 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 strong ability to work cross‑functionally

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ