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Engineering Technician Market Drayton, Shropshire 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights – 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am) Help Power the Future of Engineering at Müller With significant investment transforming our site into one of the most advanced dairy facilities in the UK, we’re now expanding our engineering team and looking for Engineering Technicians to play a key role in supporting a highly automated, next-generation production environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of modern manufacturing—combining cutting-edge technology, large-scale automation and ongoing site transformation. What you’ll be doing Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to maximise equipment reliability Responding to breakdowns efficiently, minimising downtime in a fast-paced production environment Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and engineering upgrades Collaborating with operations to drive safety, quality and performance Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment What you’ll be working with Highly automated process and filling lines with advanced PLC systems High-speed blow moulding and hygienic filling technology Multi-axis robotic packaging systems One of the UK’s largest pallet cooling and transport systems Site-wide infrastructure including: Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Advanced compressed air systems Sustainability and recycling technologies What we’re looking for A time-served Engineering Apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline Experience within a manufacturing or production environment Strong knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance Experience working with automation, robotics or process equipment (desirable) A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills A team player committed to high safety and performance standards What you’ll get in return £57,289 salary plus 1.5x overtime £5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after successful completion of probation) 5% bonus* Health care cash plan 282 hours annual leave The opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art, highly automated site Ongoing investment in training, development and career progression The chance to be part of a major site expansion and transformation journey Why join Müller Market Drayton? This isn’t just another engineering role. You’ll be joining a site undergoing large-scale investment and growth, working with some of the most advanced technology in the industry, while helping shape the future of engineering at Müller. At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you. #hiring You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.