Chill Operative

Müller UK & Ireland; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products manufacturer in Droitwich is seeking a Chill Operative to join their busy Production Department. You will operate equipment and ensure production efficiency while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should have teamwork skills and a flexible approach to adapt to daily production plans. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting from £28,946 plus benefits like life assurance and an employee pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life Assurance at 2 x annual salary

23 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Previous manual packing work desirable, though not necessary.
• Good listener and communicator.
• Capable of adapting to changing daily production plans.

Responsibilities

• Work within using complex equipment to ensure production to plan.
• Operate equipment effectively for waste reduction.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and comply with food safety.

Skills

Teamwork & Collaboration

Capability & Accountability

Flexibility

Initiative and prioritisation skills

Effective team worker

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Title: Chill Operative

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Starting from £28,946.02 Per Annum Plus Overtime Premiums

Shift Pattern: 3 Week Rotational (6am-3pm/3pm-midnight)

Location: Droitwich

We are currently looking to recruit for a Chill Operative (Trolley Packer) to join our busy Production Department at Droitwich Dairy within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business. The successful candidates will strive to process the most effective and safe way to produce the best quality finished product whilst working to continuously improve in line with the Müller values.

Responsibilities

• Work within the using complex equipment to ensure production to plan.
• Operate equipment and processes effectively, including asset care, maximising output adhering to plan, waste reduction and cost saving.
• Replenish materials as required.
• Performance accredited chemical testing.
• Completion of operational documentation.
• Keep yourself and your team members safe.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate any issues.

Muller Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene
• Comply with food safety requirements and adhere to site quality procedures
• Constantly maintain health and safety of yourself and others, actively encourage positive safety behaviours.
• Complete all mandatory training in a timely manner, including but not limited to health and safety and food hygiene.
• Participate in muller excellence and continuous improvement activity
• Complete chemical and environmental awareness training.

Please note this role requires you to work within a chilled environment however all PPE including Hi Vis coat is provided.

Demonstrable Skills, Experience and Knowledge within the following:

• Previous manual packing work desirable, though not necessary
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Capability & Accountability
• A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
• A good listener/communicator
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills
• Effective team worker

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%
• Weekly paid with planned transition to monthly pay over the course of 2025/2026
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• 23 days annual leave
• Enhanced overtime rates