Quality-Focused Laboratory Technician (Dairy) – 4 On/4 Off

Müller UK & Ireland; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and development

Salary sacrifice pension up to 4%

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

264.5 hours holiday

Job summary

Müller Milk & Ingredients in Manchester is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assure quality through analysis and testing. You will contribute to QMS and data-driven improvements while supporting audits and internal governance.

The role requires HACCP awareness, microbiology knowledge, and proficiency in Word/Excel for reporting. Permanent contract with a 4 on/4 off shift (2 days, 2 nights, 7-7) and a salary of £34,910.16.

Qualifications

• HACCP awareness and basic food hygiene are essential.
• Experience with microbiology, aseptic techniques and QA reporting is required.
• Ability to perform internal audits and lead problem solving using data.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality-based testing and data evaluation.
• Support QA and audit processes and maintain 5S and QMS on site.
• Manage quality index reports and monthly dashboards.
• Collaborate with the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with process confirmations and site quality checks.

Skills

HACCP Awareness

Basic Food Hygiene

Microbiology and aseptic techniques

Internal Audit

Yellow and Green belt problem solving

A3 problem solving

Word and Excel

Dairy Science

Electronic Data Capture

Eden Technologist

Tools

Electronic Data Capture

Eden Technologist

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients in Manchester is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assure quality through analysis and testing. You will contribute to QMS and data-driven improvements while supporting audits and internal governance.

The role requires HACCP awareness, microbiology knowledge, and proficiency in Word/Excel for reporting. Permanent contract with a 4 on/4 off shift (2 days, 2 nights, 7-7) and a salary of £34,910.16.