Development Technologist -12 month fixed term contract

Müller UK & Ireland 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

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.