Title:  Chill Operative

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.

We are recruiting.....Production Operatives

We are currently looking to recruit for Production Operatives 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.   

 Contract: Full Time / Perm

Salary: starting from £28,817.46 per annum plus overtime premiums

Shift Pattern: 6am – 3pm / 3pm – Midnight

Location: Droitwich  

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%
• 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