Trainee Technical Operator
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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.
We’re recruiting … Technical Operator
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Operator to join the Butter Department at our Market Drayton site to be a part of Muller's UK Manufacturing Operator, producing a quality product and meeting specifications according to laid down procedures in the most efficient way.
Contract: Perm
Starting Salary: £28535.34 per annum increasing to £33,422.41 once fully trained
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days and Nights – 7-7
Location: Market Drayton
Your Responsibilities:
- Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to laid down procedures.
- A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety
- Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties
- Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets
- Meeting Individual targets
- Minimising machine / plant down time
- Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area
- Carrying out of basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential)
- Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager
- Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation
- Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements
Key skills & experience
- Relevant food manufacturing qualification
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Relevant Health & Safety Training
- Chemical Training
- Mechanical Handling Equipment
- Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge
- Continuous improvement techniques
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Good communicator – verbally and written
- Good mechanical aptitude (Essential)
Benefits
- A competitive salary, monthly paid
- Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
- Access the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
- Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
- Be provided with a free corporate uniform
- Free onsite secured colleague car parking
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 Trainee Technical Operator 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 £28,535 - £28,535 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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