Supply Operative L2

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Life Assurance

Pension matching

Annual leave

Rewards programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Concessionary products

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is hiring a Supply Operative Level 2 in Manchester. You will operate bottle supply and blow moulding equipment, support production lines, and ensure safe handling of materials on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and teamwork, with opportunities to mentor Level 1 operatives and contribute to continuous improvements across the dairy packaging operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Able to follow procedures and complete paperwork accurately
• Strong team-working and communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain safety, hygiene, housekeeping and site cleanliness
• Report health and safety, quality incidents or accidents
• Support and mentor Level 1 Supply Operatives

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Procedures

Communication

Education

NVQ Warehousing

NC Manufacturing

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 to7:00pm
• 7:00pm to 7:00am

Title & Location: Supply Operative Level 2 - Manchester Dairy M17 1TU

This role plays a key part in supporting the efficient running of our bottle supply and blow moulding processes, ensuring equipment is operated safely, quality standards are maintained, and production targets are achieved.

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.