Quality Technicain

Müller UK & Ireland; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland seeks a Quality Technician for its Minsterley site. The successful candidate will ensure product quality through rigorous testing and compliance management while supporting the QC team. The role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with experience in the dairy industry and sound analytical skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a range of benefits including healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to 5%

Paid breaks

Health care cash plan

Life assurance (2x)

282 hours of holiday (23 days annual leave)

Enhanced overtime rates

Free onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in the dairy industry preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety standards essential.
• Analytical chemistry experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and chemical tests on products and materials.
• Manage sampling schedules and compliance checks.
• Perform microbiological testing and investigate out-of-spec results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Science qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products, sourcing milk from 1,300 British farmers. Müller is ranked within the Top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s biggest brands and is a familiar presence on shelves nationwide.

The company includes:

• Müller Milk & Ingredients: aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader, producing milk, cream, butter, and ingredients with a network of dairies and depots.
• Müller Yogurt & Desserts: the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, producing brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj, and Müller Kefir Smoothie, along with licensed chilled desserts.

Quality Technician

Location: Minsterley (Shrewsbury)

Contract: Permanent / Full time

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 6-6 (days only)

We are recruiting a Quality Technician at our Minsterley site. The role involves working within the QC team to ensure products meet microbiological, physical, and chemical standards before dispatch. The technician will support both Microbiology and Analytical areas and assist Operations in resolving quality issues to identify root causes.

The ideal candidate will have keen attention to detail, the ability to work independently, good communication skills, dairy experience, and a proactive attitude towards a career in quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and chemical tests on products, semi-finished goods, utilities, chemicals, and other elements as per site standards.
• Manage sampling schedules, compliance, validation, verification, and maintenance within QMP/EMP.
• Complete all required testing, including routine and non-routine.
• Manage the Daily Product Review (Taste Panel) and log data accurately.
• Collect, label, and record samples for external analysis, such as nutritional testing and allergen validation.
• Perform general lab duties like cleaning, reagent preparation, and glassware cleaning.
• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, products, and environmental monitoring points.
• Investigate out-of-spec results and escalate as necessary.
• Create and manage micro complaint timelines and execute microbiological investigations.
• Collect water samples for external analysis and verify shelf life of finished products annually.

Experience and Skills:

• Science qualification
• Analytical chemistry experience
• Dairy industry experience
• HACCP Level 2
• Food safety Level 3
• IT skills including SAP
• Internal auditing (desirable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Paid 45-minute breaks
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours of holiday (23 days annual leave)
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Free onsite parking and canteen facilities

If you meet the requirements and are interested, please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing