Where will this career journey take you?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Manchester 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Asset Management: maintaining manufacturing machinery, managing processes, filling/packing, and site cleaning operations
* Involvement in Continuous Improvement projects, project management, or tests and trial activities
* Fault finding and quick action to meet food safety standards
* Being part of a team striving to achieve the highest quality products
* Highlighting concerns and ensuring products or volumes meet the agreed requirements and targets
Technical Topics Covered
* Electrical principles and maintenance
* Mechanical maintenance to keep the factories running efficiently
* Automation
* Level 3 Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate
* Level 3 Diploma in Food & Drink Engineering
Qualifications & Requirements
* National 5s at band C or above in English & Maths, plus a science or technical subject
* Able to demonstrate a clear passion for Engineering
* Ability to take ownership of own work
* Demonstrates a self‑motivated and proactive approach to work and studies
* Flexible with hours of work upon completion of the apprenticeship, including weekends and night shifts
Progression Path
There is also the potential to progress onto a Level 6 Engineering Degree if you show the drive and enthusiasm.
About Müller
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s biggest brands and is a leading yogurt manufacturer with major brands such as Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie.
Training & Apprenticeship Details
This programme is delivered in partnership with our training provider, North West Training Council (NWTC). You’ll spend 20 weeks of the first year at NWTC’s state‑of‑the‑art training facility, then 22 weeks with NWTC in years 2‑4, with the remainder spent back at the Manchester site, embedding learning with our engineering team.
We Offer
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.
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