Production Operative

Company: Müller UK & Ireland
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Location: Market Drayton
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Operator to join the Butter Department at our Market Drayton site, as part of Müller’s UK Manufacturing team.

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Starting Salary: £32,951.76 per annum increasing to £38,594.96 once fully trained

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights – 7-7

Location: Market Drayton (Butter)

Responsibilities

  • Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to laid down procedures.
  • A 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 the 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.
  • Completion of raw material and finished product analytical testing and legal compliance confirmation.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Relevant food manufacturing qualification.
  • Basic Food Hygiene.
  • Relevant Health & Safety Training.
  • Chemical Training.
  • Mechanical Handling Equipment.
  • Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge.
  • Continuous improvement techniques.
  • Teamwork & Collaboration.
  • Good communicator – verbally and written.
  • Good mechanical aptitude (Essential).

Benefits

  • A competitive salary, monthly paid.
  • Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
  • Access the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more.
  • Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team.
  • Be provided with a free corporate uniform.
  • Free onsite secured colleague car parking.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026