Development Technologist -12 month fixed term contract

Müller; 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

Title: Development Technologist -12 month fixed term contract

City: Telford

Department: Research & Development

Location: Telford, ENG, GB, TF2 7GJ

We're recruiting...Development Technologist (12 month fixed term contract)

Location: Telford (Hybrid, an average of 3 days in the office and may be more depending on business requirements (lab work and production trials etc)
Contract: Full Time, 12 month fixed term contract
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 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 for a fixed term of 12 months. 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.