Title:  Quality Control Specialist

Join Us as a Quality Control Specialist – Market Drayton.

Are you passionate about food quality, safety, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real difference? We’re looking for a Quality Control Specialist (QCS) to join our operations in Market Drayton.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off days only shift pattern (7am-7pm)

What You’ll Do

As a QCS, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things Quality Control, supporting our Unit Team to meet the highest standards in food safety, hygiene, and product excellence. You’ll:

• Champion quality across the site, ensuring compliance with food law, retailer standards, and GMP.
• Coach and guide Unit Team members on QC practices and introduce them to QA principles.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including QA teams and Dairy Technologists, to troubleshoot and optimise processes.
• Lead by example on the shop floor—spotting issues, sharing insights, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Own the QC process—from raw materials to finished products—ensuring everything meets spec and is ready for release.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver QC oversight for testing, logging, and reporting of food and packaging.
• Support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure hygienic sampling and accurate data recording across shifts.
• Be the subject matter expert (SME) in QC, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the Unit.
• Work closely with MPS Tech and Dairy Process Technologists to optimise processes.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA), SP and CPMU reduction plans.

What You’ll Bring

• A keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence under pressure and a passion for continuous learning.
• IT literacy and the ability to write clear technical reports.
• Desirable: Experience in dairy/food quality or safety.
• Desirable: Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary + 10% bonus
• Career development & continuous training
• Free yoghurts!
• 282 hours annual holiday
• Company pension & x2 life assurance
• Free uniform/PPE
• Müller Rewards – 800+ discounts
• Be part of a globally recognised brand

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