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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.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for major brands like Müllerlight, Müller Corner and Müller 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 yogurt facility.

We are looking for two skilled and experienced Engineering Service Leaders to supervise and carry out maintenance and improvement activities. The ideal candidate will ensure the continued delivery of manufacturing service levels through both reactive and preventative maintenance.

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
10% bonus*
Day only, Monday – Friday (flexible hours)
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:

Carry out preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains operational.
Delegate maintenance tasks across the team.
Respond to reactive maintenance requests and prioritize tasks.
Manage Multi-Vendor Suppliers for efficient site stores inventory management.
Complete all line manager tasks for the respective shift team.
Provide engineering expertise to assigned areas (e.g., effluent plant, engineering stores, process and filling plant/equipment).  

Key skills & experience

Expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, and general engineering maintenance.
Significant experience in leading and developing a team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Self-direction and personal drive.
Effective team-working and leadership abilities.
High integrity and adaptability.
Excellent communication skills.  

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