Title:  Laboratory Technician - 6 Month FTC

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 UK & Ireland includes:

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

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which 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, Müllerlight, 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.

Laboratory Technician – Bridgwater

Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotation

• 2 day shifts (7am–7pm)
• 2 night shifts (7pm–7am)
• Followed by 4 days off

Salary: £32,475.46 per annum (£15.51/hour)

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and making a real impact in the food industry? Join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Bridgwater Dairy and become a key player in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our quality assurance operations, using your expertise to carry out testing, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver accurate and timely quality testing and analysis
• Support operational teams with quality control and troubleshooting
• Contribute to building and maintaining our Quality Management System
• Take ownership of monthly reports and performance metrics
• Play a key role in internal and external audits
• Champion best practices in lab organisation and hygiene

What We’re Looking For:

• HACCP Awareness (Level 2–3)
• Knowledge of microbiology and aseptic techniques
• Experience with internal auditing
• Problem-solving skills (Yellow/Green Belt, A3 methodology)
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems
• Background in dairy science is a plus

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Paid overtime
• Pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• 264.5 hours of holiday per year
• Access to Müller Rewards – discounts across major retailers
• Free secure onsite parking
• A supportive and professional working environment

Ready to bring your skills to a company that values quality and innovation? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of dairy.

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ