QA Raw Material Technologist

QA Raw Material Technologist – Müller UK & Ireland

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Müller UK & Ireland is part of the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 31,000 people across 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. 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 Milk & Ingredients aims to be Britain’s private‑label dairy leader, producing fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredient products. Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer, responsible for major brands such as Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie, and supplies the UK private‑label market from a dedicated state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Location: Telford

Contract: Full‑time, 12‑month FTC

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm (40 hours per week)

• Maintain awareness of the Müller standard testing requirements to ensure the site remains compliant at all times.
• Accurately record results of raw materials testing.
• Review the incoming material delivery schedule and develop a weekly inspection plan to meet the requirements of the site testing schedule for incoming goods.
• Support the raw materials specialist and the raw material planners to ensure any specific testing priorities are considered when developing the weekly inspection plan.
• Follow the appropriate SOP for the raw material being tested to ensure accurate assessment of quality for the batch received.
• Organise testing cover to account for periods of planned absence.
• Create a positive commitment to hygiene and safety to improve standards and remove potential issues and hazards.
• Drive line performance through coaching of line operators and support managers in the improvement of OEE.

• Packaging related apprenticeship or similar.
• Achieved or working to a Level 3 in QA or Raw Material related topic.
• HACCP Level 2.
• Food Safety Level 2.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using SAP modules is desirable.
• Experience writing technical reports is desirable.

• A competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus paid annually
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Progression routes and career development / continuous training
• 4% company match pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in‑store, with savings across grocery, clothing, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Be part of a globally recognised brand

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