Production Operator

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance cover

Annual bonus

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Dental insurance

Free uniform

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland's Butter Plant in Market Drayton is recruiting for a permanent, full-time role. You will operate and monitor production machinery, perform basic maintenance, and help meet quality and waste targets. The role offers structured training and progression within a leading food manufacturer.

Starting salary is £32,951.76, rising to £38,594.96 after training. Benefits include life assurance, annual bonus, pension, health plans and exclusive Müller rewards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork are required.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety practices preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Carry out basic maintenance and fault finding.
• Meet production, quality and waste targets.
• Perform product testing and compliance checks.
• Maintain high hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards.
• Escalate issues promptly and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamworking

Food hygiene knowledge

Experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Location: Market Drayton Butter Plant

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Days & Night (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

Looking for a role where you can build a long-term career? At Müller, we invest heavily in our people through ongoing training and development opportunities. With a strong track record of internal progression, this is a great opportunity to join our Butter Plant in Market Drayton, to develop your skills and grow your career within a leading food manufacturing business.

Starting salary: £32,951.76 rising to £38,594.96 when fully trained through a structured training plan.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor production machinery
• Carry out basic maintenance and fault finding
• Meet production, quality and waste targets
• Perform product testing and compliance checks
• Maintain high hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards
• Escalate issues promptly and support continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment (desirable but not essential)
• Good mechanical aptitude (essential)
• Knowledge of processing machinery and production operations
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary with training progression
• Life Assurance cover
• Annual bonus
• Access toexclusive rewardsincluding your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work.
• Access toMüller 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
• Free uniform and secure onsite parking
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, high-performing team