Production Operative

TN United Kingdom; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Operative to join their team at a state-of-the-art facility in Market Drayton. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression and skill development within a leading UK dairy business. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and relevant experience in food manufacturing. You will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining quality in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including a generous salary and extensive holiday entitlement. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Life Assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Annual Bonus

Holiday Hours

Employee Discount Scheme

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing is essential for this role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery according to procedures.
• Maintain hygiene standards and perform routine maintenance.
• Achieve production targets and minimize downtime.

Skills

Food Manufacturing Experience

Mechanical Aptitude

Basic Food Hygiene

Health & Safety Training

Teamwork & Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Food Manufacturing Qualification

Tools

Mechanical Handling Equipment

Technical Processing Plant Knowledge

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative (Technical Operator) to join the busy team at our Butter Plant based within our Market Drayton site.

The role offers an excellent training plan to develop the relevant skills, qualities and career progression opportunities within this top branded UK business.
The ideal candidate will have production and technical experience within a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Starting Salary: £31,684.38 per annum increasing to £37,110.54 once fully trained

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (4 Days and 4 Nights – 7-7)

Location: Market Drayton

Your Responsibilities:

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

Key skills & experience:

1. Relevant food manufacturing qualification.
2. Basic Food Hygiene.
3. Relevant Health & Safety Training.
4. Chemical Training.
5. Mechanical Handling Equipment.
6. Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge.
7. Continuous improvement techniques.
8. Teamwork & Collaboration.
9. Good communicator – verbally and written.
10. Good mechanical aptitude (Essential).

Benefits:

1. A competitive salary, monthly paid.
2. 2x life assurance.
3. Single Health Care Cash Plan.
4. Up to 5% Bonus paid annually.
5. 282 Hours of holiday.
6. Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more.
7. Free onsite secured colleague car parking.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom