Technical Coordinator

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits and retail discounts

Job summary

Müller in Bridgwater is seeking a Technical Coordinator to govern site Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across operations. You will work with operational teams to support audits, quality reporting and performance improvements.

Key responsibilities include leading QMS activities, coordinating internal and external audits, and building quality capability within the site. Prior dairy/food industry experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role within manufacturing/food production.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3).
• Knowledge of retailer codes of practice and QA standards (e.g., BRC).
• Experience supporting or leading internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance and ownership of site Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Drive continuous improvement in quality performance across the site.
• Support quality investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Build quality capability across operational teams and support quality control.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

At Müller, we're committed to delivering high-quality dairy products to millions of consumers across the UK. We're looking for a Technical Coordinator to join our Bridgwater Dairy and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About the Role

As Technical Coordinator, you'll provide governance and ownership of site food safety and quality systems, helping to ensure the delivery of best-in-class products while driving continuous improvement across the dairy. Working closely with operational teams, you'll support compliance, audits and quality performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support in Quality Management Systems (QMS)


• Drive continuous improvement in quality performance across site


• Support problem-solving activities and quality investigations


• Build quality capability and understanding across operational teams


• Support quality control responsibilities within operations


• Produce and maintain Quality Index reports


• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities


• Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders


• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency


• Deliver continuous improvement projects and initiatives


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve business performance


• Support colleagues in demonstrating continuous improvement through PDP objectives

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a Technical role


• Strong communication and influencing skills


• Experience inusing A3 problem-solving methodologies


• Knowledge of retailer codes of practice


• Experience supporting or leading BRC audits


• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills


• Advanced Food Hygiene knowledge


• Understanding of microbiology principle


• Dairy industry experience is highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme


• Private medical healthcare and contributory pension


• Generous annual leave increasing with service


• Flexible benefits and retail discounts


• Opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK's leading dairy businesses

If you're passionate about quality, continuous improvement and making a real impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.