Machine Operator jobs in United Kingdom

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

Müller Yogurt & Desserts 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, Müller light, 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.

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join the Filling department at our Market Drayton site, to be a part of Muller's UK Manufacturing Operation, producing a quality product and meeting specifications according to procedures in the most efficient way possible.

Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off (Days and Nights)

Salary – starting salary of £31,079, rising up to £33,906 through the successful completion of our extensive in‑house training and competency framework.

Location – Market Drayton

The ideal candidate will have production machine experience and knowledge within a technical processing plant operative, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.

• Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance with procedures.
• Proactive approach to all matters concerning health & safety.
• Ability to cooperate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties.
• Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets.
• Meeting individual targets.
• Minimising machine / plant down time.
• Maintaining hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area.
• Carrying out basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential).
• Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager.
• Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation.
• Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements.

• Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience would be advantageous.
• Basic food hygiene.
• Relevant health & safety knowledge/training.
• Mechanical handling equipment experience.
• Technical processing plant / machine knowledge.
• Teamwork & collaboration.
• Good communicator – verbally and written.
• Good mechanical aptitude (essential).

• A competitive salary of £31,079.
• 5% Bonus.
• Progression routes and career development / continuous training.
• Free yoghurts!
• 282 hours annual holiday.
• Company pension.
• X2 life assurance.
• Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts.
• Free uniform/PPE.
• To be part of a globally recognised brand.

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.