Development Technologist

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Pension with employer contribution

Life Assurance & Health Care

Family leave benefits

Rewards discounts

Career development

Job summary

Müller is seeking a Development Technologist to join the UK R&D team. You will lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing R&D activities through the Product Evolution Process while delivering innovative dairy products that meet consumer, customer and business needs.

Responsibilities include recipe development, trials, testing, scale-up support and collaboration with production teams across Müller sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of dairy science, processing and nutrition.
• Experience in food or dairy product development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise recipes while complying with quality, food safety 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 with production teams.
• Source and approve new ingredients and manage briefs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Team player

Creative mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology

Job description

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Location: Telford (Hybrid, 3 days per week on site)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Pension scheme with up to 8% matched employer contribution
• Life Assurance and Health Care Cash Plan
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Müller Rewards discounts platform
• Career development opportunities

About Müller

Müller has been a trusted household brand in the UK for over 30 years and is now the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, selected from supermarket shelves more than 208 million times each year.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Development Technologist to join our UK R&D team. You'll lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing R&D activities through the Product Evolution Process (PEP) while delivering innovative dairy products that meet consumer, customer and business needs.

Key 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.

About You

• Degree qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology or a 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.
• Comfortable travelling to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK when required.

Inclusive Recruitment

At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and welcome candidates who may not meet every requirement listed. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to help.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.