Supply Operative L2

Müller UK & Ireland; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

Double pay on Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with Muller matching 4%

Life Assurance at 2x salary

Annual leave 241.5 hours

Müller Rewards access

Concessionary products

Free parking

Job summary

Supply Operative Level 2 at Müller UK & Ireland in Manchester (M17 1TU) works across bottle supply, blow moulding, and manufacturing operations. This full-time role offers a 4 on 4 off rotating shift (2 days/2 nights) with 7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 schedules.

You will set up and operate supply equipment, move stock safely, and support production lines. We seek candidates with experience in fast-paced environments, ability to handle machinery, and a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy warehouse/manufacturing/production on shift patterns.
• Confident with machinery and production equipment.
• Good understanding of health, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bottle supply equipment and support manufacturing lines.
• Move materials and stock safely and accurately across the operation.
• Carry out bottle supply changeovers and help reduce downtime.
• Load and unload trailers for stock movement; follow loading formats.
• Maintain safety, hygiene, housekeeping and site cleanliness.
• Report health and safety or quality incidents to the manager or engineering support.
• Mentor Level 1 Supply Operatives when required.

Skills

Experience in busy manufacturing/wareh

Machinery operation

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork and communication

Education

NVQ Warehousing or NC Manufacturing (desirable)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Do you have experience working across shifts in a busy warehouse, manufacturing or production environment? Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make an impact as a Supply Operative, where you can build your skills across bottle supply, blow moulding and manufacturing operations.

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: £32,563.73 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (2 Days/ 2 Nights)

• 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 7:00pm to 7:00am

Title & Location

Supply Operative Level 2 - Manchester Dairy M17 1TU

What Will You Be Doing

As a Blow Moulding Supply Operative, you will be responsible for setting up and operating bottle supply equipment, supporting manufacturing lines, and ensuring materials and stock are moved safely and accurately across the operation.

• Operate manual and automatic machines, including basic fault finding.
• Carry out bottle supply changeovers and help reduce downtime.
• Load and unload trailers for stock movement, following agreed loading formats.
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, housekeeping and site cleanliness.
• Report health and safety, quality incidents or accidents to the relevant manager or engineering support team.
• Support and mentor Level 1 Supply Operatives where required.

What Are We Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change at short notice. You will be safety-focused, quality-driven and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Experience working in a busy warehouse, manufacturing or production environment on shift patterns.
• Confident working with machinery and production equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Ability to follow procedures, complete paperwork accurately and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong team-working and communication skills.
• Food contact packaging experience would be desirable.
• NC Manufacturing or NVQ Warehousing qualification would be desirable.

Why join us

We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Monthly paid with enhanced overtime rates, including double pay for Bank Holidays
• Enhanced rates for unsociable hours and weekends
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
• Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
• 241.5 hours annual leave equivalent, with additional service-related holiday after five years.
• Access to Müller Rewards and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Concessionary products
• Free parking

At Müller, we're committed to developing our people through training, upskilling opportunities and clear career pathways into senior operational, training or leadership roles.

We’re also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.

We look forward to hearing from you.