QA Raw Material Technologist

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Market Drayton is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for a full-time role. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with testing standards, accurately recording testing results, and developing inspection plans for incoming goods. The ideal candidate will have previous laboratory experience and strong attention to detail. A Level 3 qualification in QA or Food Safety is essential. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality products while contributing to sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Experience writing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with testing requirements.
• Accurately record results of materials testing.
• Develop a weekly inspection plan for incoming goods.
• Support raw materials specialist in testing priorities.
• Follow SOP for accurate quality assessments.
• Organise testing cover for planned absences.
• Commit to improving hygiene and safety standards.
• Coach line operators to improve performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 2

Packaging related apprenticeship or similar

Tools

SAP modules

Job description

Who we are

We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about *Deep breath* Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, Müller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health.

We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you!

Why Müller?

Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. And, as the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

Did you know that 29 Müller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture.

Location - Market Drayton

Contract - Full-time, Permanent

Main responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of the Muller standard testing requirements to ensure the site remains compliant at all times.
• Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
• Review the incoming material delivery schedule and develop a weekly inspection plan to meet the requirements of the site testing schedule for incoming goods.
• Support the raw materials specialist and the raw material planners to ensure any specific testing priorities are considered when developing the weekly inspection plan.
• Follow the appropriate SOP for the raw material being tested to ensure accurate assessment of quality for the batch received.
• Organise testing cover to account for periods of planned absence.
• Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety to improve standards and remove potential issues and hazards.
• Drive line performance through coaching of line operators and support managers in the improvement of OEE.

Requirements:

• Packaging related apprenticeship or similar.
• Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Previous laboratory experience.

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using SAP modules is desirable.
• Experience writing technical reports is desirable.

Contact Details:

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