QA Raw Material Technologist

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run dairy business in Market Drayton is seeking a QA Raw Material Technologist. The role requires ensuring that raw materials meet strict standards while improving processes. Candidates should have a background in packaging, relevant QA qualifications, and a strong attention to detail. Previous laboratory experience is needed, and you will be responsible for maintaining compliance, recording testing results, and supporting sustainability initiatives within a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous laboratory experience.
• Experience writing technical reports is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of testing requirements to ensure compliance.
• Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
• Develop a weekly inspection plan for incoming goods.
• Organise testing cover for planned absences.
• Drive line performance through coaching of line operators.
• Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Packaging related apprenticeship or similar

Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we’re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we’re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We know that sounds like a lot, but that’s why we need you!

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that’s just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we’re looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation’s face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

We are hiring for a QA Raw Material Technologist who will be responsible for ensuring raw materials meet our standards and specifications and co‑ordinate the continuous improvement of raw material supply. In addition to supporting budget setting and driving down the cost of packaging waste and faulty raw materials.

Location - Market Drayton

Contract - Full-time, Permanent

Main responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of the Muller standard testing requirements to ensure the site remains compliant at all times.
• Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
• Review the incoming material delivery schedule and develop a weekly inspection plan to meet the requirements of the site testing schedule for incoming goods.
• Support the raw materials specialist and the raw material planners to ensure any specific testing priorities are considered when developing the weekly inspection plan.
• Follow the appropriate SOP for the raw material being tested to ensure accurate assessment of quality for the batch received.
• Organise testing cover to account for periods of planned absence.
• Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety to improve standards and remove potential issues and hazards.
• Drive line performance through coaching of line operators and support managers in the improvement of OEE.

Requirements:

• Packaging related apprenticeship or similar.
• Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience writing technical reports is desirable.