Dairy Product Development Technologist – 12 Month FTC

Müller Group; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 8% matched

Life Assurance and Health Care Cash-计划

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Müller Group in the UK is hiring a Development Technologist on a 12-month fixed term contract in Telford. You will lead product development from concept to launch, coordinating dairy-focused projects within the R&D team and following the Product Evolution Process (PEP) to meet consumer and customer needs.

This hybrid role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration with production teams, and travel to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or related discipline.
• Knowledge of dairy science, processing and nutrition.
• Experience in food or dairy product development is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Passion for food innovation with a creative mindset.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise recipes, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, nutritional and legal requirements.
• Create and present new product concepts and conduct kitchen, pilot plant and factory trials.
• Manage product testing, shelf-life studies and project documentation.
• Support scale-up activities and product launches, working closely with production teams.
• Source and approve new ingredients, build supplier relationships and manage briefs.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, costings and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure all development work complies with Müller standards and relevant legislation.

Skills

Dairy science knowledge

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Education

Degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology

Job description

Müller Group in the UK is hiring a Development Technologist on a 12-month fixed term contract in Telford. You will lead product development from concept to launch, coordinating dairy-focused projects within the R&D team and following the Product Evolution Process (PEP) to meet consumer and customer needs.

This hybrid role requires hands-on lab work, collaboration with production teams, and travel to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK.