Process Operative

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. We are currently recruiting for a Process Operative within the Milk & Effluent Treatment Plant at our Droitwich dairy. Reporting to the Process Manager, we are looking for a skilled and versatile operative, working mainly unsupervised able to cover both raw intake and control room tasks. Contract: Full Time / Perm Salary: £30,155.72 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (7am - 7pm) Location: Droitwich Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Running day to day operations of ETP Maintain site effluent quality Problem Solving and deploying 100 year fix's Working in cooperation with other departments on and off-site to ensure effective management of the plant Maintain relationships with contractors who consult on and service the plant and particularly the ETP. Report to Site Management as required Responsible for the training and coaching of operators in relation to the ETP to ensure it is run in line effectively and in line with legal requirements Recording, manipulating and analysing data Make decisions based on data analysis surrounding ETP including assessing and escalating risk as appropriate All raw intake activities and responsibilities Including the intake of raw milk from farm collection and bulk tankers Checking and recording of paperwork Segregation of the raw milk into their various product streams Sampling and testing of raw products Loading cream export bulk tankers Loading recovered milk export tankers Muller Responsibilities: Experience of processing in a food or drink industry is desirable Experience of working in a FMCG environment Experience of working in ETP is desirable Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written Analytical thinking Understanding of ETP process Understanding of environmental implications of running ETP and site actions Understanding of chemical reactions within the ETP Engineering background desirable Understanding of ISO 14001 Challenges: Producing product to a just in time running schedule To be able to adapt to new production demands To work on their own initiative To be flexible in working arrangements and the ability to cover absence at short notice To demonstrate a "can do" approach Demonstrable skills, experience and knowledge within the following: Excellent attendance work history is a must Good time keeping Ability to work unsupervised Diligent and methodical in all aspects Team player who relishes being involved in the day to day challenges Proactive in their approach to production, quality and people issues High performer with a can do approach Prepared to challenge Flexible in covering absence Compensation & Benefits: In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package Monthly Pay Company pension up to 4% Enhanced overtime rates 264.5 hours holiday Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary Access an exclusive rewards platform including your Müller money, health and lifestyle benefits, Company pension, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, home technology and cycle to work & much more We know it's important to take time to spend with family and friends, we give you a competitive holiday entitlement