Milk Filling Operative L3

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Double pay for Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with Muller matching 4%

Life Assurance

264.5 hours annual leave

Müller Rewards & EAP

Free parking

Job summary

Milk Filling Operative Level 3 at Müller UK & Ireland in Manchester is responsible for the safe and efficient production of high-quality dairy products. The role requires operating filling equipment, monitoring quality, and maintaining hygiene standards across a rotating 4 on/4 off 12-hour shift.

Candidate should have experience in manufacturing or FMCG, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production/FMCG environment.
• Experience operating production machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and document accurately.
• Experience with rotating shift patterns.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate milk filling and processing equipment per SOPs and site standards.
• Monitor processes to ensure product quality and CCP compliance.
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Carry out equipment checks and asset care activities.
• Replenish materials and support filling/processing operations.
• Complete production records and quality documentation accurately.
• Conduct laboratory/chemical testing when required and respond to results.
• Support continuous improvement and root-cause investigations.
• Assist training and development of colleagues; promote safety culture.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Health & safety

Quality awareness

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork

Problem solving

Pressure tolerance

Job description

Do you have experience working across shifts in a busy manufacturing, production or food processing environment?

Join our fast-paced Manchester 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

Salary:£35,023.42 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (2 Days/ 2 Nights), 12-hour shifts

Title & Location: Milk Filling Operative Level 3 - Manchester Dairy M17 1TU

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.

Why join us

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
• 264.5 hours annual leave equivalent

• 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.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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