Dairy Product Development Technologist - 12M FTC

Müller Group; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with up to 8% matched

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Müller Group in the UK is seeking a Development Technologist on a 12‑month fixed term contract based in Telford. The role offers hybrid working with an average of three days in the office, leading dairy product development from concept to launch within the R&D team.

You will develop recipes, run kitchen and production trials, manage testing and documentation, and support scaled-up launches while collaborating with production and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Knowledge of dairy science, processing and nutrition.
• Experience in food/dairy product development is desirable.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Creative mindset and passion for food innovation.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team.
• Travel to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise recipes ensuring quality, safety and nutrition compliance.
• 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 with production teams.
• Source and approve ingredients, build supplier relationships and manage briefs.
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, costings and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure development work complies with Müller standards and legislation.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Travel

Education

Degree in Food Science

Dairy Technology

Job description

Müller Group in the UK is seeking a Development Technologist on a 12‑month fixed term contract based in Telford. The role offers hybrid working with an average of three days in the office, leading dairy product development from concept to launch within the R&D team.

You will develop recipes, run kitchen and production trials, manage testing and documentation, and support scaled-up launches while collaborating with production and suppliers.