Skip to main content
Posted 22 July, 2026

Milk & Effluent Treatment Plant Technician

Muller UK & Ireland
Bridgwater, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Milk & Effluent Treatment Plant Technician

\n

Bridgwater | Full-Time | PermanentShift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights)

\n

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our Bridgwater site as a Milk & Effluent Treatment Plant Technician.

\n

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, working independently, and solving problems. While experience in water treatment, effluent treatment, laboratory work, or asset care would be advantageous, we are equally interested in candidates with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

\n

You'll play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our Effluent Treatment Plant, helping us maintain environmental standards and ensuring the smooth running of site operations.

\n

What You'll Be Doing

\n
    \n
  • Operating and monitoring the Effluent Treatment Plant
  • \n
  • Supporting day-to-day site environmental operations
  • \n
  • Recording and analysing plant data
  • \n
  • Identifying issues and escalating concerns where required
  • \n
  • Carrying out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance activities
  • \n
  • Maintaining accurate records and compliance documentation
  • \n
  • Working with production, engineering, and external contractors to support plant performance
  • \n
  • Driving continuous improvement and helping to identify better ways of working
  • \n
\n

What We're Looking For

\n

Essential

\n
    \n
  • A proactive, positive approach to work
  • \n
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
  • \n
  • Good problem-solving and organisational skills
  • \n
  • Strong attention to detail
  • \n
  • Ability to learn new processes and systems
  • \n
  • Good communication skills
  • \n
  • Flexibility to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights)
  • \n
\n

Desirable

\n
    \n
  • Experience in water treatment, effluent treatment, utilities, or environmental operations
  • \n
  • Laboratory experience, including sampling, testing, and recording results
  • \n
  • Asset care or basic maintenance experience
  • \n
  • Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, food, or dairy environments
  • \n
\n

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

\n

Why Join Müller?

\n
    \n
  • Competitive salary
  • \n
  • Company pension
  • \n
  • Enhanced overtime opportunities
  • \n
  • Life assurance
  • \n
  • Holiday allowance
  • \n
  • Müller reward and benefits platform
  • \n
\n

Apply Today

\n

If you're someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in doing a job well, and is keen to develop a career in a specialist operational role, we'd love to hear from you.

\n

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.

\n

You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland