MD - Engineering Apprentice

Who we are

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 (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

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.

We are recruiting Engineering Apprentices

At Müller UK & Ireland we're proud to create some of the nation's favourite dairy products, from fresh milk, butter, and cream to our famous yogurts, desserts, drinks and kefir. Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We're one of the UK and Ireland's major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there's a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.

About the role

Where will this career journey take you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Market Drayton site in an apprenticeship role as an Engineering Technician. 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.

You will study towards a recognised qualification, earn a good salary, develop new skills, and gain invaluable experience. We aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be – at Müller the sky's the limit.

Your key responsibilities as an Engineering Apprentice will include:

Asset Management: keeping Manufacturing machinery maintained, managing processes, filling/packing, and site cleaning operationsInvolvement in Continuous Improvement projects, project management, or tests and trial activitiesFault finding and quick action to meet food safety standardsBeing part of a team striving to achieve the highest quality productsHighlighting concerns and ensuring products or volumes meet the agreed requirements and targets

This Apprenticeship combines technical training, academic study, and work-based learning, and covers all the fundamental Engineering topics you need to know, such as:

Electrical principles and maintenanceMechanical maintenance to keep the factories running efficientlyAutomation

This programme is delivered in partnership with our training provider, North West Training Council (NWTC), where you'll spend 20 weeks of your first year with Müller at their state-of-the-art training facility. From years 2 – 4, you'll spend a combined 22 weeks with NWTC, with the remainder of the time spent back at Market Drayton site to embed your learning with our team of Engineering experts, whilst continuing to work with our training provider partner to complete your apprenticeship.

What will you need?

You will need to meet the following entry requirements:

National 5s at band C or above in English & Maths, plus a science/technical subjectAble to demonstrate a clear passion for EngineeringAbility to take ownership of own workDemonstrates a self-motivated and proactive approach to work and studiesYou'll need to be flexible with your hours of work upon completion of the apprenticeship including weekends and night shifts

Müller offers you a long term career with a genuine market leader. We're an entrepreneurial company where people love to work and make a difference. This role is likely for you if you're committed to fulfilling your potential and becoming a highly prized Engineer with an industry-recognised qualification.

What to Expect?

At the end of the Apprenticeship programme, you will gain the following qualifications:

Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship CertificateLevel 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Engineering

There is also the potential to progress onto a Level 6 Engineering Degree if you show the drive and enthusiasm

You will also benefit from:

An annual salary of £18,500 with structured increases yearlyA full time role of 40 hours per week

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

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