Lab Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company located in Market Drayton is seeking a Lab Technician to ensure quality performance in their Butter Plant. The role involves expertise in quality testing, problem-solving, and managing laboratory systems. The ideal candidate will have HACCP awareness, basic food hygiene knowledge, and skills in microbiology. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary, paid overtime, and excellent career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Career development

Access to Muller rewards

Supportive team

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of HACCP principles and level 2-3 awareness.
• Familiarity with basic food hygiene standards.
• Experience with microbiology and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise through quality based testing and data evaluation.
• Demonstrate active involvement in problem-solving through data analysis.
• Responsible for laboratory management systems like 5S.

Skills

HACCP Awareness (Level 2-3)

Basic Food Hygiene

Microbiology and aseptic techniques

Internal Audit

Yellow and Green belt problem solving

A3 problem solving

Electronic Data Capture

Dairy Science

Job description

Overview

We\'re Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people every day. Our business is split into Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that\'s fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges and a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

We process enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year, and we offer cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products from milk supplied by over 1,000 farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller—from farm to factory to fridge. The true impact comes from our people, working hard and as a team to make each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UK\'s most popular dairy brand, we strive to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, helping to create a more sustainable dairy future. We are growing to keep up with millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products. Join a culture full of pace that\'s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking.

Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Lab Technician to join our Market Drayton (Butter Plant) within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business.

The successful person will ensure quality performance through analysis, subject knowledge and testing performance whilst striving to continuously improve in line with the Müller values.

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (7am-7pm) Days Only

Location: Market Drayton (Butter)

Laboratory Technician key tasks

• Provide expertise through quality based testing and data evaluation
• Demonstrate active involvement in solving problems / trouble shooting through data analysis and evaluation
• Play an active part in building QMS capability across site
• Responsible for laboratory tasks and management systems (5S etc)
• Support and process confirms operations quality control responsibilities
• Have a good understanding and play an active part within the performance management system (PMS)
• Provide governance and ownership of Quality Index and other monthly reports
• Responsible for internal and external audit processes

What we\'re looking for

• HACCP Awareness (Level 2-3)
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Microbiology and aseptic techniques
• Internal Audit
• Yellow and Green belt problem solving
• A3 problem solving
• Electronic Data Capture
• Dairy Science

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Paid overtime
• Career development and progression routes
• Access to Muller rewards - saving money across numerous retailers
• Supportive team and working environment
• Onsite parking

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ