Manufacturing Academy Apprentice

  • Company: MULLER UK & IRELAND GROUP LLP
  • Location: Shropshire, TF9 3SQ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £18,500.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000025999
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
  • Start Date: 03/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day to be agreed. This role includes shift work and some weekends (depending on your age), so flexibility is key.

Brief Description

As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you’ll join our Manufacturing Academy and learn everything you need to become a skilled Technical Operator. 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.

Training to be Provided


  • You’ll work towards a Level 3 Food & Drink Technical Operator qualification, delivered by Reaseheath College

  • Training takes place over three block weeks each year and don’t worry, we’ll cover your travel, accommodation, and living expenses while you’re there

  • This role includes shift work and some weekends (depending on your age), so flexibility is key

Future Prospects


  • There may be an opportunity to move into an exit role within our operations department as a Technical Operator

Vacancy Detail

As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you’ll join our Manufacturing Academy and learn everything you need to become a skilled Technical Operator.


That means:



  • Operating machinery and keeping production lines running smoothly

  • Spotting and fixing faults

  • Learning about food safety, hygiene, and quality control

  • Understanding how ingredients move through our supply chain

  • Working as part of a team to make products people love


You’ll be based at Market Drayton dairy - and get hands-on experience both on the production floor and through project work. We’ll provide you with all the support you need to be the best you can be. We'll give you training, invest in your skills and offer you the next rung on your career ladder.


We aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be. At Müller the sky’s the limit.

Ready to start your adventure?