Job Description

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


Muller 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.


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

Join Our Team as a Production Operative

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: Starting from 30,302.46

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 2 days 2 nights (7-7)

Location: Severnside - Stroud

Are you reliable, resilient, and ready to make a difference in a fast-paced production environment? We're looking for a motivated Production Operative to help us deliver excellence every day.

What You'll Do

As a Production Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our dairy operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the daily production plan and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Operating within legal compliance and company procedures. Identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and waste reduction strategies. Maintaining equipment and reporting any issues promptly. Contributing to continuous improvement projects and site performance targets. Practicing a "Clean As You Go" approach and upholding our 5S workplace standards. Promoting health, safety, and environmental management systems.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking individuals who are:
Organised and reliable - able to manage time effectively in a time-sensitive operation. Team players - collaborative and communicative across all levels. Resilient and adaptable - comfortable working across chill and ambient environments. Committed to quality - focused on maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

Essential experience includes:
Working in temperature-controlled FMCG operations. Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Familiarity with production control systems (e.g., DPS, OEE, Mainsaver). Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP awareness.

Experience with AS400 or SAP systems is desirable.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a team that values:


Enhanced overtime rate Monthly paid 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, we give you the equivalent of 5 weeks holiday
We offer training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.

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