Title:  Chill Operative

Who we are

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).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we’re so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

Milk flows 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.

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, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Job Title: Chill Operative L2

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Starting from £28,946.02 Per Annum Plus Overtime Premiums

Shift Pattern: 3 Week Rotational (6am-3pm/3pm-midnight)

Location: Droitwich

We are currently looking to recruit for a Chill Operative (Trolley Packer) to join our busy Production Department at Droitwich Dairy within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business.

The successful candidates will strive to process the most effective and safe way to produce the best quality finished product whilst working to continuously improve in line with the Müller values.   

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Work within the factory using complex equipment to ensure production to plan.
• Operate equipment and processes effectively, including asset care, maximising output adhering to plan, waste reduction and cost saving.
• Replenish materials as required.
• Performance accredited chemical testing.
• Completion of operational documentation.
• Keep yourself and your team members safe.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate any issues.

Muller Responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of hygiene
• Comply with food safety requirements and adhere to site quality procedures
• Constantly maintain health and safety of yourself and others, actively encourage positive safety behaviours.
• Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner, including but not limited to health and safety and food hygiene.
• Participate in muller excellence and continuous improvement activity
• Complete chemical and environmental awareness training.

Please note this role requires you to work within a chilled environment however all PPE including Hi- Vis coat is provided.

Demonstrable skills, experience and knowledge within the following:

• Previous manual packing work desirable, though not necessary
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Capability & Accountability
• A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
• A good listener/communicator
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills
• Effective team worker

Compensation & Benefits:

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Weekly paid with planned transition to monthly pay over the course of 2025/2026
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• We know it’s important to take time to spend with family and friends so you will receive 23 days annual leave
• Enhanced overtime rates

Contact Details:

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