Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Muller Dairy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. This full-time role based in Market Drayton or Telford provides comprehensive training, including a BETEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Science. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science. The role involves assisting with laboratory work and promoting safety and cleanliness in the laboratory environment. The starting salary is £18,500, with potential increases after one year.

Qualifications

• Must be over 16 years of age.
• Must not be engaged in other full-time education.
• A full UK Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the decontamination of equipment.
• Learn about waste management processes.
• Stock check general consumable stores.
• Prepare reagent/buffers.
• Ensure safety in the lab.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Grade C and above in Maths, English & Science

Job description

Company 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.

Job description:

Start your journey of Growth with Müller Yogurts and Desserts (MYD) as a Labatory Technician Apprentice

At Müller UK & Irelandwe‘re proud to create some of the nation’s favourite dairy products, from fresh milk, butter, and cream to our famous yogurts, desserts, drinks and kefir. Sourcing milk from over 1,000 farms up and down the UK, we serve millions of families every day with a range of branded and private label goods which are nutritious and delicious. We’re one of the UK and Ireland’s major dairy manufacturers and, with milk in 97% of UK fridges and yogurt in 78%, there’s a very good chance you have a Müller product in yours.

Müller Yogurts & Desserts is home to some of the nation’s favourite dairy products. From our headquarters in Market Drayton and sites in Telford and Minsterley, the mission of our yogurt and desserts business is to help put a smile on the nation’s face. Over the years, our classic yogurts, desserts and milkshakes – including Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice and Müller Frijj – have become a loved household staple for millions of families across the UK & Ireland.

Where will this career journey take you?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Müller Yogurts and Desserts in an apprenticeship role as a Laboratory Technician. We have ambitious plans in place to grow our business and transform the dairy industry. To meet those goals, we need people who can grow with us.

This Apprenticeship program is an opportunity for you to learn about every aspect of our laboratory’s. We’ll provide you with all the support you need to be the best you can be. We'll give you training, invest in your skills and offer you the next rung on your career ladder. We aim to empower our employees to be the best they can be – at Müller the sky’s the limit.

You will be working at one of our three dairy locations all based in Shropshire and specifically Market Drayton or Telford. Your development journey will be strategically guided by Müller Yogurts and Desserts Quality teams to give you a thorough learning of all aspects of the business operation.

What’s in the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship?

As an apprentice Laboratory Technician at Müller Yogurt & Desserts you will learn how to:

• Assist with the decontamination of equipment, learn about waste management processes and procedures and how to undertake this effectively.
• You will be taught how to stock check many of our general consumable stores and the re-ordering process and how to allocate bar codes as requested by our scientists for importing into the Chemical Inventory.
• In addition you will have the opportunity to discover general lab equipment maintenance methods and/or how to coordinate engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with our scientists.
• It’s a hands on role as you will be able to assist in the preparation of reagent/buffers, register and record Fixed Asset Numbers on new equipment purchases and recording them on our internal systems.
• You will need to learn about maintenance, a tidy workplace and Health and safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our labs.

What we can do for you?

• At the end of the Apprenticeship programme you will gain the following awards:

BETEC Level 3 National Certificate in Applied Science which includes:

Principles and Applications of Science

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

What You will Need?

• GCSE Grade C and above in Maths, English & Science (or EU equivalent)
• Flexibility to stay and travel to accommodation for the purpose of project work or learning activities at other Müller sites work (expenses will be covered)
• Full UK Driver’s License is preferred
• Must be over 16 years of age
• Must not be engaged in other full time education
• Must be living in the UK

What to Expect?

• Hours: A full time role of 40 hours / week with some potential to experience shift working.
• Pay: £18,500 salary, with an increase after successful completion of your first year on the apprenticeship programme. Internal Müller applicants will remain on their current salary terms.

Locations:

• Market Drayton
• Telford

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Müller, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to learn — we’ll support you every step of the way.