Project Engineer

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs 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 picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Field Based in North West region (Manchester/Skelmersdale)

Permanent or fixed term contract available

Monday – Friday

Join Müller and Shape the Future of Dairy!

Are you ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a dynamic Project Engineer to deliver top-notch engineering projects and support our business goals.

• Part of a leading European dairy company with over 31,000 employees.
• Consistently ranked in the top 20 of The Grocer’s Top 100 Biggest Brands.
• Work within our Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) business unit, part of a central engineering team across six flagship locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a Partner: Collaborate with Site Directors to drive capital investments.
• Deliver Projects: Lead projects in capacity growth, automation, net zero, site resilience, and infrastructure.
• Shape the Future: Drive transformative change with a well-funded 5-year plan.
• Own the Process: Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring governance and efficiency.
• Health & Safety: Ensure projects adhere to health and safety standards and GMP.
• Flexible Leadership: Support our multi-site network and drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Driver's licence is essential as travel across our UK sites will be expected.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or relevant qualifications.
• Experience in project engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Passion for dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Company bonus scheme of up to 10%.
• Private medical cover via BUPA.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% contribution match.
• Free onsite secured parking.
• Career progression opportunities.
• 4x life assurance.