Engineering Valve Technician
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30000-50000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester Dairy, M17 1TU |
| Company: | Müller UK & Ireland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 102208-44221323 |
Summary
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 currently looking to recruit an Engineering Technician to join our Manchester Dairy within our Muller Milk & Ingredients business.
This person will provide, safe front line proactive maintenance within our valve servicing department.
We’re looking for an individual who is looking to develop their engineering or process knowledge/career within a fast-paced, complex environment. Formal engineering qualifications aren’t essential but basic engineering knowledge and experience is a must.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to agreed schedules for the following equipment
Process Valves (Wet end and actuators)
Workshop overhauls
Boilers
Cooling Towers
Process Plants (Oversee works)
To observe, recognise and report on machinery or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner.
To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance and plan of action for improvements.
Take on training to enhance skills.
Muller Responsibilities:
Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business
Encourage engineering based OE projects
To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business
Support improvement activities / events within facilities and engineering owned areas
Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site/business OGSM
Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line
Ability to deliver on the job training (show and tell) to new colleagues
Health and safety of self and others
Key skills and experience:
Hands on engineering experience – Essential
Manufacturing Industry Experience – Essential
Recognised apprenticeship is advantageous but not essential
Willingness to learn/take on challenges
Valve servicing experience beneficial.
Experience working in a processing environment beneficial.
Experience of LOTO procedures beneficial.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance
Access to Muller Rewards Platform
Onsite car park
Supportive team environment
Life assurance
Pension scheme
5% annual bonus (company target dependant)
#hiring
We are currently looking to recruit an Engineering Technician to join our Manchester Dairy within our Muller Milk & Ingredients business.
This person will provide, safe front line proactive maintenance within our valve servicing department.
We’re looking for an individual who is looking to develop their engineering or process knowledge/career within a fast-paced, complex environment. Formal engineering qualifications aren’t essential but basic engineering knowledge and experience is a must.
Key responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to agreed schedules for the following equipment
Process Valves (Wet end and actuators)
Workshop overhauls
Boilers
Cooling Towers
Process Plants (Oversee works)
To observe, recognise and report on machinery or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
To service adjust and repair machinery and equipment using the necessary tools in a safe and proper manner.
To examine machinery and equipment and report on condition, performance and plan of action for improvements.
Take on training to enhance skills.
Muller Responsibilities:
Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business
Encourage engineering based OE projects
To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business
Support improvement activities / events within facilities and engineering owned areas
Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site/business OGSM
Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line
Ability to deliver on the job training (show and tell) to new colleagues
Health and safety of self and others
Key skills and experience:
Hands on engineering experience – Essential
Manufacturing Industry Experience – Essential
Recognised apprenticeship is advantageous but not essential
Willingness to learn/take on challenges
Valve servicing experience beneficial.
Experience working in a processing environment beneficial.
Experience of LOTO procedures beneficial.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave allowance
Access to Muller Rewards Platform
Onsite car park
Supportive team environment
Life assurance
Pension scheme
5% annual bonus (company target dependant)
#hiring