Production Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 recruiting.....Production Operatives
We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative within our Milk Filling department at our Müller Droitwich Dairy. This role will involve operating our manufacturing machinery in order to produce the best quality product. You will need to have a strong team working ethic, be results driven and proactive. Contract: Full Time / Perm
Salary: starting from £27,444.52 per annum plus overtime premiums
Shift Pattern: 3 week rotating pattern that includes both AM (6:00 - 15:00) and PM (15:00 -finish) shifts plus weekends and bank holidays.
Location: Droitwich The shift pattern does allow for 1 in every 3 weekends off from Friday to Sunday. Location: Droitwich Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Operate our machinery and processes effectively, delivering the required product output.
- Maintain hygiene standards within the workplace as per standard working conditions.
- System upkeep and related responsibilities.
- Cleaning activities.
- Quality control inspection, assuring customer expectation are maintained.
- Materials replenishment as required.
- First line maintenance checks.
Muller Responsibilities as a Production Operative:
- Has an active role to play in continuously improving our business.
- To be an active part of small teams with operational excellence objectives.
- To have opportunities to deliver own ideas to improve our business.
- Understands the impact of own actions and others on achieving site/business objectives.
- Aware of how current performance impacts the business.
- Health and safety of self and others.
Demonstrable skills, experience and knowledge within the following:
- Previous manual packing work desirable, though not necessary
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Capability & Accountability
- A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
- A good listener/communicator
- Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills
- Effective team worker
Compensation & Benefits:
In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package starting at £27,444.52 per annum
We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
- Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
- We know it’s important to take time to spend with family and friends so you will receive 23 days annual leave
- Enhanced overtime rates
Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ
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 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 £27,445 - £27,445 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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