Process Operative - Core in Shrewsbury

Energy Jobline ZR; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Bonus (5%)

Annual leave: 282 hours

Pension

Müller Rewards discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking a Process Operative at the Minsterley site to operate and run the designated plant, meet daily production targets, and uphold GMP standards within the process department.

The role involves operating equipment, maintaining quality, and supporting a safe, efficient shift-based operation on 12-hour days and nights with 4-on/4-off rotations. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance mindset.
• Experience in fast-moving production environments preferred.
• Commitment to first-time-right quality and waste minimisation.
• Experience controlling material losses and ensuring GMP compliance.
• Knowledge of health & safety statistics and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the daily production plan.
• Operating plant/equipment and performing basic maintenance.
• Achieving daily KPI targets.
• Supporting start-up procedures with operators and maintaining housekeeping and safety standards.
• Ensuring effective shift handovers and accurate quality/documentation updates.
• Training operators and promoting company values and culture.
• Adhering to CCPs and site quality procedures; maintaining GMP.
• Taking reasonable care for health and safety of self and others.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-moving production

Right first time

Material loss control

GMP adherence

H&S awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Initiative & prioritisation

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Process Operative at our Minsterley site within the Muller Yogurts and Desserts business unit.

The purpose of this role is to operate and run the designated plant, achieve daily operations targets and maintain GMP standards within the process department.

Contract : Permanent, Full time contract Location: Minsterley (Shrewsbury) Shifts: 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off, days and nights, 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am Salary: £32,011per annum plus x1.5 overtime rate

As a Process Operative the key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering the daily production plan
• Operating plant/equipment and carrying out routine basic maintenance
• Achieving daily KPI targets
• Working with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production
• Ensuring an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over
• Monitoring product quality, highlighting non-conformance and taking appropriate corrective action
• Ensuring SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely
• Completing all documentation, ensuring its up to date and available
• Training operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs
• Leading by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture
• Complying with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and ader to site quality procedures
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Key skills & experience:

• A proven mechanical aptitude
• Previous machine experience from within a fast moving production environment is desirable
• Right first time (produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste)
• Experience with controlling material losses
• Confident with adherence to Standards (GMP)
• Experience with H&S Statistics (e.g. Accidents and Near Misses)
• Confident with teamwork & collaboration
• A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
• A good listener/communicator
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills

Benefits:

• A competitive salary, monthly paid
• x2 Life Assurance
• 5% Bonus
• 282 Hours Annual Holiday
• Access an exclusive rewards platform
• Company Pension
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

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.

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