Production Operative

Müller UK & Ireland; Little Minsterley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 5% bonus paid yearly

45 min paid break

Health care cash plan

2x life assurance

282 hours of holiday

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is hiring a Production (Filling) Operative for the Minsterley site to operate and run designated lines, meet daily targets, and uphold GMP standards. This permanent, full-time role offers a 4 on 4 off 12-hour shift pattern with days and nights, and a salary of £32,011 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have line experience in a food manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, and a high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience managing production lines in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to fault-find and solve problems on the line.
• High level of attention to detail and GMP standards.
• Willingness to work 4 on 4 off shifts (12-hour days/nights).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports to deliver the daily production plan for the line during shift worked.
• Operates plant/equipment and carries out routine maintenance.
• Understands and works to achieve/exceed daily KPI targets.
• Ensures availability of materials and packaging.
• Works with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production.
• Ensures an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over.
• Monitors product quality, highlighting non conformance and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Completes all documentation, ensuring up to date and available.
• Trains operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs.
• Leads by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture.
• Comply with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures.
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve.
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Production Operative

Date: 2026-09-15T09:32:13

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, GB, SY1 1, Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-14T04:36:46.463

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Production (Filling) Operative to join our Minsterley site, to operate and run designated lines, achieve daily operations targets and maintain GMP standards. Contract - Permanent / Full Time

Location: Minsterley - SY5 0BN (Shrewsbury)

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, days and nights 6-6

Salary: £32,011 per annum

The ideal candidate will have experience managing production lines, problem solving, fault findings within a food manufacturing environment and have a high level of attention to detail.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supports to deliver the daily production plan for the line during shift worked
• Operates plant/equipment, carrying out routine basic maintenance
• Understands and works to achieve/exceed daily KPI targets
• Ensures availability of materials and packaging
• Works with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production
• Ensures an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over
• Monitors product quality, highlighting non conformance and taking appropriate corrective action
• Ensures SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely
• Completes all documentation, ensuring up to date and available
• Trains operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs
• Leads by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture
• Comply with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Key skills & experience

• Problem identification and communication in a timely manner
• Working on high speed / High volume machines and plant
• Prioritisation of daily tasks
• Previous machine experience from within a fast moving production environment is desirable
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Right First Time (produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste)
• Controlling material losses
• Adherence to Standards (GMP)
• H&S Statistics (e.g. Accidents and Near Misses)
• A good listener/communicator
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus paid yearly
• 45 min paid break
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours of holiday
• Enhanced overtime rates

At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we're happy to support you.