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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Unit Maintenance Leader to oversee and execute maintenance and improvement activities.

This role is crucial in ensuring the continuous delivery of manufacturing service levels through effective reactive maintenance and adjustments.

Why join Muller Yogurts and Desserts?

 As a result of  major investment and commitment from Muller to the long-term future of their Shropshire operations, a number of vacancies have arisen within their engineering function at their Market Drayton site.  The site has seen circa £80m invested in upgrades to site infrastructure, automation and high-speed filling machines. 

Additionally, the site has secured further investment in world class warehousing and storage solutions, new product developments as well as significant investment in their yogurt and fruit processing plants.  The future is bright.  This is an exciting time to join the flagship site in the UK, working for a much-loved brand whose ambition is to put a smile on the nations face.  

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive Salary
Days only Monday – Friday  (flexible hours)
10% bonus*
Health care cash plan
33 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Access to Muller Rewards Platform saving money across numerous retailers
Free onsite secured colleague car parking
Long term career with a company that invests in you!  

In this role the key responsibilities will include:

Supervise and carry out maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains operational.
Implement the Muller Production System within the unit.
Delegate maintenance tasks across the unit team.
Respond to reactive maintenance requests promptly.
Withdraw parts from stores and log withdrawals in the SAP system for automatic reordering.
Complete all line manager tasks associated with the respective shift team.  

Key skills & experience

Technical college degree or equivalent.
Knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, and general engineering maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills and self-direction.
Personal drive and adaptability.
Effective team-working and leadership abilities.
Integrity and effective communication skills.
Experience in leading and developing a team.  

The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at