Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

Quality Technician

Market Drayton

12 month fixed term contract

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 7-7 (days and nights in weekly rotation)  

£34,538 per annum plus overtime paid at 1.5 x

We are currently recruiting a Quality Technician, within our site at Market Drayton. The Quality Technician will be responsible for managing, developing and controlling a team supporting the activities of the Manufacturing teams. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the relevant technical competencies, coupled with the ability to lead, monitor and develop a strong team. The Quality Technician will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes comply with all current specifications.

Quality Technician Key responsibilities:

• Supporting and coaching Operational teams on key quality and hygienic principles.
• Follow a structured RCA process to define robust corrective actions across a range of factory related topics.
• Proactively promote and encourage the adoption of hygienic working practices in line with Factory Standards.
• Auditing the Site against the relevant Quality System in a timely manner, detailing the audit findings and agreeing with the appropriate staff the necessary corrective actions.
• Following up any non-compliances and ensure that corrective actions have been taken and to sign of the audit report prior to submission to the Quality Management Team.
• Proactively manage Health & Safety issues to minimise the risk of accidents and near misses in the workplace.
• Daily update of quality KPI's and feedback on issues to the Operations team.

Experience and Skills required to be a Quality Technician at Muller:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with individuals at all levels
• Auditing experience
• Attention to detail and a tenacious approach to resolving issues and implementing corrective actions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT based auditing tools
• Working knowledge of HACCP

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for the role of Quality Technician please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk

Contact Details:

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