Milk Intake Operative L2

Mller UK & Ireland; Bellshill, North East; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Employee rewards

Concessionary products

On-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Mller UK & Ireland is seeking a Milk Intake Operative Level 2 in Bellshill to ensure safe receipt, testing and processing of raw milk while upholding quality and food safety standards.

You will operate raw milk intake, cream export, reclaim and chemical offload, perform lab tests, monitor SCADA, and contribute to QA documentation. A strong eye for detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience working within food manufacturing, dairy processing, laboratory or production environments.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product quality.
• Accurate data recording and documentation.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Previous SCADA experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe intake and processing of raw milk on site.
• Operate the raw milk intake, cream export, reclaim and chemical offload processes.
• Carry out laboratory testing, analyse results and report findings.
• Fully operate and monitor the SCADA system to support processing operations.
• Sample FMTs and support quality assurance activities.
• Export bulk cream to tankers and manage tanker logistics.
• Maintain hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Food manufacturing

SCADA systems

Quality control

Data recording

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Milk Intake Operative L2

Job Reference: 2026-09-26T00:00:00

Location: Bellshill, Northumberland, GB, NE70 7

Schedule: Any

Closing Date: 2026-10-25T10:02:35.82

Job Description

Do you have experience working in a food manufacturing, dairy, laboratory or production environment? Join our Dairy Operations team as a Milk Intake Operative Level 2, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe receipt, testing and processing of raw milk while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Salary: 13.17 per hour
• Shift: 5 days over 7, Dayshift/Backshift/Nightshift
• Title & Location: Milk Intake Operative Level 2 - 2 Noremac Way, Bellshill Industrial Estate, Bellshill, ML4 3NY

What will you be doing?

• Working as part of the Dairy Operations team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient intake and processing of raw milk while supporting operational performance across the site.
• Operate and monitor the raw milk intake, cream export, reclaim area and chemical offload processes.
• Carry out laboratory testing, analyse results and accurately record and report findings.
• Fully operate and monitor the SCADA system to support processing operations.
• Sample FMTs and support quality assurance activities.
• Export bulk cream to tankers in line with site procedures.
• Support the offloading of raw milk tankers and chemical deliveries.
• Assist with tanker logistics and support the tanker CIP station.
• Replenish processing chemicals and ensure stocks are maintained.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and housekeeping within processing areas.
• Ensure all quality control procedures and food safety standards are followed.
• Accurately complete all production, quality, and compliance documentation.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is safety-focused, quality-driven and able to work effectively in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

• Experience working within food manufacturing, dairy processing, laboratory or production environments.
• Basic Food Hygiene qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product quality.
• Ability to accurately record data and complete documentation.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work to strict food safety and quality standards.
• Previous experience operating process control systems such as SCADA would be desirable.

Why join us?

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

• Competitive salary with enhanced overtime opportunities
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with company contributions
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Mller Rewards and Employee Assistance Programme
• Concessionary products
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression pathways across dairy operations, quality and manufacturing

At Mller, we're committed to developing our people through training, upskilling opportunities and clear career pathways into senior operational, technical and 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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You can find out more about Mller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Mller UK & Ireland

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Do you have experience working in a food manufacturing, dairy, laboratory or production environment? Join our Dairy Operations team as a Milk Intake Operative Level 2, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe receipt, testing and processing of raw milk while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety and operational excellence.

• Contract: Full Time / Permanent Salary: 13.17 per hour Shift: 5 days over 7, Dayshift/Backshift/ Nightshift Title & Location: Milk Intake Operative Level 2 - 2 Noremac Way, Bellshill Industrial Estate, Bellshill, ML4 3NY

What will you be doing?

• Working as part of the Dairy Operations team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient intake and processing of raw milk while supporting operational performance across the site.
• Operate and monitor the raw milk intake, cream export, reclaim area and chemical offload processes.
• Carry out laboratory testing, analyse results and accurately record and report findings.
• Fully operate and monitor the SCADA system to support processing operations.
• Sample FMTs and support quality assurance activities.
• Export bulk cream to tankers in line with site procedures.
• Support the offloading of raw milk tankers and chemical deliveries.
• Assist with tanker logistics and support the tanker CIP station.
• Replenish processing chemicals and ensure stocks are maintained.
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and housekeeping within processing areas.
• Ensure all quality control procedures and food safety standards are followed.
• Accurately complete all production, quality and compliance documentation.

What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is safety-focused, quality-driven and able to work effectively in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

Experience working within food manufacturing, dairy processing, laboratory or production environments. Basic Food Hygiene qualification. Knowledge and understanding of HACCP principles. Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product quality. Ability to accurately record data and complete documentation. Strong communication and team-working skills. Ability to follow procedures and work to strict food safety and quality standards. Previous experience operating process control systems such as SCADA would be desirable.

Why join us? We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including: Competitive salary with enhanced overtime opportunities Salary sacrifice pension scheme with company contributions Life Assurance Generous annual leave entitlement Mller Rewards and Employee Assistance Programme Concessionary products Free on-site parking Ongoing training and development opportunities Career progression pathways across dairy operations, quality and manufacturing

At Mller, we're committed to developing our people through training, upskilling opportunities and clear career pathways into senior operational, technical and 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.

#hiring

You can find out more about Mller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Mller UK & Ireland TPBN1_UKTJ