Production Operative

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Market Drayton is seeking Production Operatives to join their Filling department. Candidates should have production machinery experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment. The role offers a starting salary of £31,079 with potential to increase through training, plus additional benefits such as a 5% bonus, career development, and free yoghurts.

Benefits

5% Bonus

Progression routes and career development

Free yoghurts

282 Hours Annual Holiday

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Discount scheme with over 800 offers

Free uniform/PPE

Part of a globally recognised brand

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in food manufacturing.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing machinery according to procedures.
• Maintaining hygienic standards in the production area.
• Carrying out basic routine maintenance.

Skills

Production machine experience

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety Knowledge

Mechanical Handling Equipment experience

Teamwork & Collaboration

Good mechanical aptitude

Job description

Overview

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. We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join the Filling department at our Market Drayton site, to be a part of Muller's UK Manufacturing Operation, producing a quality product and meeting specifications according to procedures in the most efficient way possible.

Shift Pattern

• 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days and Nights)

Location

Market Drayton

Salary

Starting salary of £31,079, rising up to £33,906 through the successful completion of our extensive in-house training and competency framework.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have production machine experience and knowledge within Technical Processing Plant operative, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to procedures.
• A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety.
• Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties.
• Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets.
• Meeting individual targets.
• Minimising machine / plant down time.
• Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area.
• Carrying out of basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential).
• Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager.
• Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation.
• Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience would be advantageous.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Relevant Health & Safety Knowledge/Training.
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience.
• Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge.
• Teamwork & Collaboration.
• Good communicator – verbally and written.
• Good mechanical aptitude (Essential).

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £31,079.
• 5% Bonus.
• Progression routes and career development / continuous training.
• Free yoghurts!
• 282 Hours Annual Holiday.
• Company Pension.
• X2 Life Assurance.
• Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts.
• Free uniform/PPE.
• To be part of a globally recognised brand.

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk #pinksquid