Production Operative (Fruit Process)

Theo Müller; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Production Operative for their Fruit Process department in Market Drayton. The role offers a salary starting at £31,079, with opportunities for growth and 282 hours of annual holiday. The position requires experience in production machinery, a basic understanding of Food Hygiene, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Join a globally recognized brand committed to high-quality product production and enjoy perks like an annual bonus and continuous training.

Benefits

Competitive salary with progression opportunities

5% annual bonus

282 hours of annual holiday

Company pension & life assurance

Müller Rewards - discounts at over 800 retailers

Free uniform/PPE

Free yoghurts!

Qualifications

• Experience in production machinery and technical processing ideally in food manufacturing.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery in line with procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to Health & Safety.
• Support the business in meeting statutory duties.
• Achieve line/plant targets and minimise waste.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Experience in production machinery and technical processing

Basic Food Hygiene

Mechanical Handling Equipment experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Team player with good communication skills

Job description

Production Operative (Fruit Process)

Theo Müller

• Market Drayton, Shropshire
• £31,079-33,906 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 5 hours ago

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.

Join Müller as a Production Operative - Fruit Process Department

• Location: Market Drayton
• Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights)
• Salary: Starting at £31,079, rising to £33,906 with training

Are you ready to be part of a globally recognised brand and contribute to the production of high-quality products? Müller is currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our Fruit Process department at our Market Drayton site. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our UK Manufacturing Operation, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards - efficiently and safely.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate manufacturing machinery in line with procedures
• Take a proactive approach to Health & Safety
• Support the business in meeting statutory duties
• Achieve line/plant targets and minimise waste
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards
• Perform basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude essential)
• Identify and escalate quality concerns
• Troubleshoot faults and take corrective action
• Be flexible with work arrangements

What We're Looking For

• Experience in production machinery and technical processing (ideally in food manufacturing)
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude (essential)
• Team player with good communication skills

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• 5% annual bonus
• 282 hours of annual holiday
• Company pension & life assurance (x2)
• Müller Rewards - discounts at over 800 retailers
• Free uniform/PPE
• Free yoghurts!
• Continuous training and career development

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now at www.mullercareers.co.uk

Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

Theo Müller

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• Experience in production machinery and technical processing (ideally in food manufacturing)
• Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude (essential)
• Team player with good communication skills
  
  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.Join Müller as a Production Operative - Fruit Process DepartmentLocation: Market Drayton
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights) Salary: Starting at £31,079, rising to £33,906 with trainingAre you ready to be part of a globally recognised brand and contribute to the production of high-quality products? Müller is currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our Fruit Process department at our Market Drayton site.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of our UK Manufacturing Operation, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards - efficiently and safely.What You'll Be Doing
• Operate manufacturing machinery in line with procedures
• Take a proactive approach to Health & Safety
• Support the business in meeting statutory duties
• Achieve line/plant targets and minimise waste
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards
• Perform basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude essential)
• Identify and escalate quality concerns
• Troubleshoot faults and take corrective action
• Be flexible with work arrangements, Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• 5% annual bonus
• 282 hours of annual holiday
• Company pension & life assurance (x2)
• Müller Rewards - discounts at over 800 retailers
• Free uniform/PPE
• Free yoghurts!
• Continuous training and career development