Production Operative

M ller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller 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. M ller UK & Ireland includes:

M ller 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.

M ller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller 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.

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join our Market Drayton site, to be a part of Muller's UK Manufacturing Operation, producing a quality product and meeting specifications according to laid down procedures in the most efficient way possible.

We operate a 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days and Nights) and pay a competitive starting salary of £30,174, rising up to £32,918 through the successful completion of our extensive in-house training and competency framework.

Your Responsibilities:

• Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance to laid down procedures.
• A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety
• Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties
• Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets
• Meeting Individual targets
• Minimising machine / plant down time
• Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area
• Carrying out of basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential)
• Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager
• Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation.
• Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements

Key skills & experience

• Relevant food manufacturing qualification/experience would be advantageous
• Basic Food Hygiene
• Relevant Health & Safety Knowledge/Training
• Mechanical Handling Equipment experience
• Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Good communicator - verbally and written
• Good mechanical aptitude (Essential)

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £30,174
• 5% Bonus
• Progression routes and career development / continuous training
• Free yoghurts!
• 282 Hours Annual Holiday
• Company Pension
• X2 Life Assurance
• M ller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts
• Free uniform/PPE
• To be part of a globally recognised brand

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role please apply at (url removed)