Milk Filling Operator Level 3 (4 on 4 off)

Müller Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (double on Bank Holidays)

Pension with Müller match up to 4%

Life Assurance at 2x salary

264.5 hours annual leave

Müller Rewards Programme

Free parking

Job summary

Milk Filling Operative Level 3 – Manchester Dairy (M17 1TU). Full Time/Permanent role offering a £35,023.42 per annum salary. 4 on 4 off rotating 12-hour shifts (2 days/2 nights).

You’ll ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality dairy products while upholding strict safety, hygiene and quality standards. Key duties include operating filling/processing equipment, monitoring processes, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, food processing or FMCG.
• 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.

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 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 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 following safe working practices.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operate production machinery

Health & safety standards

Procedures & documentation

Rotating shift patterns

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving & continuousImpro

Working under pressure

Job description

Milk Filling Operative Level 3 – Manchester Dairy (M17 1TU). Full Time/Permanent role offering a £35,023.42 per annum salary. 4 on 4 off rotating 12-hour shifts (2 days/2 nights).

You’ll ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality dairy products while upholding strict safety, hygiene and quality standards. Key duties include operating filling/processing equipment, monitoring processes, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement.