Milk Filling Operative L3

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay and Bank Holiday double

Pension scheme with Müller matching to

Life Assurance 2x salary

25 hours annual leave

Müller Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

Milk Filling Operative Level 3 at Bellshill Dairy is a full-time, permanent role in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will operate milk filling equipment, monitor processes for quality and safety, and maintain housekeeping and proactive maintenance.

The role includes shift work, continuous improvement, and training colleagues to uphold high standards. Ideal candidates show experience in FMCG environments, ability to follow procedures, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, food processing or FMCG environments.
• Ability to operate production machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of health, food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and complete documentation accurately.
• Experience rotating shift patterns.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk filling and processing equipment in line with SOPs, work instructions and site standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure product quality, food safety and customer specifications.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Carry out equipment checks and asset care to maximise performance and minimise downtime.
• Replenish production materials and support filling and processing operations.
• Complete production records and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Conduct laboratory and chemical testing where required and respond to results.
• Support continuous improvement activities and root-cause investigations.
• Assist in training and development of colleagues and promote a safe culture.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Production machinery

Health and safety

Procedures & documentation

Shift work

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Job description

Join our fast-paced Bellshill Dairy as a Milk Filling Operative Level 3, where you'll play a key role in producing high-quality dairy products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, hygiene and operational excellence.

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Shift: 5/7 days, rotating 5:30am-2pm and 2pm-10:30pm

Title & Location: Milk Filling Operative Level 3 - Bellshill Dairy ML4 3NY

What will you be doing:

As a Milk Filling Operative Level 3, you will play a key role in the safe and efficient production of high-quality dairy products, ensuring production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved.

• Operate milk filling and processing equipment in line with Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and site standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure product quality, food safety and compliance with customer specifications and CCP requirements.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and environmental compliance through a clean-as-you-go approach.
• Carry out equipment checks and asset care activities to maximise performance, minimise downtime and reduce waste.
• Replenish production materials and support the smooth running of filling and processing operations.
• Complete production records, quality documentation and system transactions accurately and on time.
• Conduct laboratory and chemical testing where required and respond appropriately to results.
• Support continuous improvement activities, problem solving and root cause investigations to improve operational performance.
• Assist in the training and development of colleagues, sharing best practice and supporting a positive team culture.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture by identifying risks, reporting issues and always following safe working practices.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for a motivated and safety-conscious individual who enjoys working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment and is committed to delivering quality products and excellent operational performance.

• Experience working within a manufacturing, production, food processing or FMCG environment.
• Previous experience operating production machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures, complete documentation accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience working rotating shift patterns.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Monthly paid with enhanced overtime rates, including double pay for Bank Holidays
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours and weekends
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• 25 hours annual leave
• Access to Müller Rewards and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

At Müller, we're committed to developing our people through training, upskilling opportunities and clear career pathways into senior operational, training or leadership roles.

We’re also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.