Production Operative

Müller UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy producer is seeking a Production Operative to support daily production and maintain food safety standards. The role requires working in temperature-controlled environments and managing production efficiently. Ideal candidates will be organised, reliable, and adaptable, with experience in FMCG operations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rate

Monthly paid

Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with matching up to 4%

Life Assurance at 2× your annual salary

5 weeks holiday

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable – able to manage time effectively in a time-sensitive operation.
• Team players – collaborative and communicative across all levels.
• Resilient and adaptable – comfortable working across chill and ambient environments.
• Committed to quality – focused on maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the daily production plan and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Operating within legal compliance and company procedures.
• Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and waste reduction strategies.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues promptly.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and site performance targets.
• Practicing a 'Clean As You Go' approach and upholding our 5S workplace standards.
• Promoting health, safety, and environmental management systems.

Skills

Working in temperature-controlled FMCG operations

Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems

Familiarity with production control systems

Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP awareness

Tools

AS400

SAP systems

Job 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.

Join Our Team as a Production Operative

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: Starting from £30,302.46

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights (7-7)

Location: Severnside, Stroud

What You’ll Do

• Supporting the daily production plan and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Operating within legal compliance and company procedures.
• Identifying and implementing cost‑saving initiatives and waste reduction strategies.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues promptly.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects and site performance targets.
• Practicing a “Clean As You Go” approach and upholding our 5S workplace standards.
• Promoting health, safety and environmental management systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Organised and reliable – able to manage time effectively in a time‑sensitive operation.
• Team players – collaborative and communicative across all levels.
• Resilient and adaptable – comfortable working across chill and ambient environments.
• Committed to quality – focused on maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

Essential experience includes:

• Working in temperature‑controlled FMCG operations.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Familiarity with production control systems (e.g., DPS, OEE, Mainsaver).
• Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP awareness.

Experience with AS400 or SAP systems is desirable.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a team that values:

• Enhanced overtime rate
• Monthly paid
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4 %
• Life Assurance at 2 × your annual salary
• We give you the equivalent of 5 weeks holiday
• We offer training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.