Production Operative Butter

Company
Muller UK & Ireland
Location
Market Drayton
Salary
£31,684.38 - £37,110.54 per annum

Full Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join the busy Team at our Butter Plant based within our Market Drayton site.  

The role offers an excellent training plan to develop the relevant skills, qualities and career progression opportunities within this top branded UK business. 
The ideal candidate will have production and technical experience within a fast moving food manufacturing environment.  

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Starting Salary: £31,684.38 per annum increasing to £37,110.54 once fully trained  

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (4 Days and 4 Nights – 7-7) 

Location: Market Drayton  

Your Responsibilities: 

  • Operating manufacturing machinery in accordance company procedures. 

  • A proactive approach to all matters concerning Health & Safety 

  • Ability to co-operate with the employer in assisting them to fulfil their statutory duties 

  • Meeting operational line / plant targets / waste targets 

  • Meeting Individual targets 

  • Minimising machine / plant down time 

  • Maintaining the hygienic standards of the production environment and general housekeeping of the working area 

  • Carrying out of basic routine maintenance (mechanical aptitude is essential) 

  • Striving to achieve the highest quality product, highlighting any concerns to your manager 

  • Prompt fault finding and timely corrective action or escalation 
    Having a flexible approach to your work arrangements

Key skills & experience 
 

  • Relevant food manufacturing qualification 

  • Basic Food Hygiene 

  • Relevant Health & Safety Training 

  • Chemical Training 

  • Mechanical Handling Equipment 

  • Technical Processing Plant / Machine Knowledge 

  • Continuous improvement techniques 

  • Teamwork & Collaboration 

  • Good communicator – verbally and written 

  • Good mechanical aptitude (Essential)

Benefits 

  • A competitive salary, monthly paid 

  • 2x life assurance  

  • Single Health Care Cash Plan.  

  • Up to 5% Bonus paid annually. 

  • 282 Hours of holiday. 

  • Access 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 

  • Free onsite secured colleague car parking 

Contact Details:

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

Muller UK & Ireland
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Location
Market Drayton
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£31,684.38 - £37,110.54 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
29th September 2025
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