Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
Contract: Full Time / Perm
Salary: £28,300.80 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights – (7-7)
Location: Manchester
About us: Müller - we’re not just yoghurt! We are a family owned company and the second biggest dairy in the Country; supplying milk to leading supermarkets across the UK.
About the Opportunity: We are now looking to recruit new team members within the Milk Filling Department.
- Operate our machinery and processes effectively, delivering the required output.
- Taking Samples of the Milk for testing.
- Maintain hygiene standards within the workplace as per standard working conditions.
- First line maintenance checks.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Risk assessments.
- Operate equipment and processes effectively, including asset care, maximising output, adherence to plan, waste reduction and cost savings.
- Completion of operational documentation and system administration.
- Consistent quality control inspection, audits and awareness, assuring customer expectations and product standards are maintained.
- Performing accredited chemical and lab testing where applicable.
As a Müller team member, you will be working in a fast-paced and rewarding production environment
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 its important to take time to spend with family and friends, we give you the equivalent of *5 weeks holiday
- Enhanced overtime rates
Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative roles across Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,301 - £28,301 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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