Title:  Operational Hygiene Operative L2

We are currently looking to recruit a Fixed Term Operational Hygiene Operative (Nights) to join our Droitwich Dairy within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business.

The purpose of this role is to support production by maintaining high hygiene standards through the effective operation of cleaning machinery and equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.

Contract: Fixed Term- 12 months
Salary: £30,449.33 per annum plus overtime premium

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (8pm–6:30am)
Location: Droitwich

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Operate industrial cleaning machinery and equipment safely and efficiently in a production environment
• Carry out Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) procedures to maintain hygiene standards across production lines
• Maintain hygiene standards within the workplace in line with standard operating procedures
• Support 5S system upkeep and related responsibilities
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure hygiene and cleanliness meet customer and regulatory expectations
• Replenish cleaning materials and consumables as needed
• Perform first-line maintenance checks on hygiene equipment and report any issues promptly

Müller Responsibilities:

• Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business
• To be an active part of small teams with operational excellence objectives
• To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business
• Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site/business strategy
• Aware of how current performance impacts the bottom line
• Health and safety of self and others
• Ability to deliver on-the-job training (show and tell) to new colleagues

Demonstrable skills, experience and knowledge within the following:

• Leading – willing to learn, supports colleagues and challenges company discourses
• Entrepreneurial Agility – operating with discipline, showing commerciality, and embracing change
• Strategic Thinking – uses knowledge to achieve results, shares and improves best practice, and acts decisively
• A good listener/communicator
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills
• Effective team worker

Compensation and Benefits:

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

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%
• Monthly paid
• Life Assurance at 2x your annual salary
• 23 days annual leave to spend time with family and friends
• Enhanced overtime rates

You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here   Careers at Müller UK & Ireland