Laboratory Technician

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Manchester is seeking a Lab Technician to ensure quality performance in their operations. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, managing quality control systems, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in microbiology, HACCP awareness, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Career development and progression routes

Access to Muller rewards

Supportive team and working environment

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Awareness of HACCP standards.
• Knowledge of microbiology and aseptic techniques required.
• Experience with internal auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise through quality testing and data evaluation.
• Troubleshoot problems through data analysis.
• Manage laboratory tasks and systems.

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

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are currently looking to recruit a Lab Technician to join our Manchester Dairy within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business.

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

Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time/Permanent
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights 7-7)
Location: Manchester

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 from a Laboratory Technician:

• 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