Chilled Production Operative

Company
Muller UK & Ireland
Location
Bridgwater
Salary
£31,350.92 per annum

Full Job Description

Who we are

We’re Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we’re experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we’re super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas: Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that’s fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we’re processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we’re so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Müller?

Milk flows through everything at Müller – from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we’re always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.We’re growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that’s bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking – and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Chilled Production Operative

Bridgwater – TA6 6DF

£31,350.92 per annum / £14.98 consolidated hourly rate

4 on 4 off, days & nights between 7-7  

12 month FTC

We are recruiting for a Chilled Production Operative (Known internally as a Chill Operative) to join our Chill Department at Bridgwater Dairy within our Müller Milk & Ingredients business on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will strive to process the most effective and safe way to produce the best quality finished product whilst working to continuously improve in line with the Müller values.   

Chill Operative responsibilities:

  • Working within the factory using complex equipment to ensure production to plan.
  • Operate equipment and processes effectively, including asset care, maximising output adhering to plan, waste reduction and cost saving.
  • Replenish materials as required.
  • Performance accredited chemical testing.
  • Completion of operational documentation.
  • Keep yourself and your team members safe.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and communicate any issues.

Please note this role requires you to work within a chilled environment however all PPE including Hi-Vis coat is provided.

What we’re looking for from a Chill Operative L2:

  • Production Operative experience, ideally within FMCG environment
  • Previous manual packing work desirable
  • A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
  • A good listener/communicator
  • Effective team worker

 What's in it for you?

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
  • Life Assurance at 2 x your annual salary
  • Paid overtime
  • Secure onsite car parking
  • 264.5 hours annual leave
  • Career development and progression
  • Welcoming working environment

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
Bridgwater
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£31,350.92 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
9th March 2026
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