Production Operative (Intake)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract - Permanent - Full Time
Salary - £28,942.12
Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off 2 day 2 nigths (7 -7)
Location - Severnside - Stroud
The successful candidate will support the production of best quality finished product whilst working within the Müller values and standards and striving to continuously improve. You will be a multi-skilled operator who can run a variety of dairy equipment and who are trained to provide a basic level of asset care.
Role & Responsibilities
- Use their acquired machine knowledge and diagnostics to operate machinery to optimum levels, delivering the required output.
- Optimise line output via the set-up of machines and review of line performance data
- Quality control inspection, assuring customer expectation are maintained
- Materials replenishment as required
- First line maintenance checks as required
- Problem solving capability
- Executes maintenance / asset care
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Risk assessments and PMS.
- Consistent quality control inspection and awareness, assuring customer expectations and product standards are maintained in accordance with CCP’s.
- Maintain hygiene and environmental standards – Clean as you go.
- Operate equipment and processes effectively, including asset care, maximising output, adherence to plan, waste reduction and cost savings.
- Replenish materials as required.
- Support the development of SOP’s and W.I’s.
- Performing accredited chemical testing where applicable.
- Completion of operational documentation.
- Deliver and support the training of colleagues on job related tasks.
- Effectively communicate to individuals within and outside of department.
- Undertake any other duties; in keeping with the nature of the role as requested.
- Duties may involve, but not limited to the operation of production, process equipment and movement and control of materials and product.
Key skills & experience
- Strong desire to drive for improved results for the Business.
- Ability to work as part of a team and make effective contribution to achieving team goals.
- Results orientated with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under own initiative in a high speed environment.
- Resilience in the face of technical issues.
- Good mechanical aptitude.
- Relevant food manufacturing qualification is desirable.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
- Relevant Health & Safety Training.
Benefits
- A competitive salary, weekly paid
- X2 Life Assurance
- 276 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative (Intake) roles across Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,942 - £28,942 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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