Title:  Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Location: Market Drayton
Salary: £34,923 + Bonus + Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (Days | 7am–7pm)

Join Müller – and help ensure quality at every stage

We’re looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our Market Drayton site, supporting laboratory testing and factory quality standards to ensure our products meet the highest specifications before reaching our customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory, microbiology, or food manufacturing experience looking to develop their career in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out microbiological, chemical, and physical testing
• Ensuring all testing is completed in line with quality schedules and standards
• Investigating and escalating out-of-spec results (OOS)
• Supporting root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
• Conducting sampling and environmental monitoring
• Maintaining accurate lab records and reports
• Supporting internal audits and compliance (HACCP, BRCGS)
• Working closely with production teams to improve quality performance

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Experience in Quality, Laboratory, or Food Manufacturing
• Knowledge of microbiology or analytical testing
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and IT skills

Desirable:

• Qualification in Chemistry, Food Science, or similar
• HACCP / Food Safety knowledge
• FMCG or dairy experience
• Auditing experience

What we offer

• £34,923 salary
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 282 hours holiday
• Healthcare cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 45-minute paid break
• Overtime opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Apply today

If you’re looking for a hands-on Quality Control Technician role with strong development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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