Company description:
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.
Job description:
Trainee Dairy Technologist: Müller Foundation Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Title: Dairy Technologist Apprenticeship
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Market Drayton (TF9 3SQ)
We’re recruiting Level 5 Apprenticeship Dairy Technologists for our Milk and Ingredients and Yogurt & Desserts sites nationwide. Technologists are at the heart of our operations, providing specialist dairy skills across production, process manufacturing and technical areas of our dairies.
A bit about this role:
As a dairy technologist, you will be trained through the Dairy technology foundation degree apprenticeship, in partnership with Reaseheath College. The program is designed to develop top class dairy technical skills for future Müller professionals in our Process, Continuous Improvement, Production, Quality and Automation functions.
You will gain hands-on experience and training across our production, process and technical departments while working directly with our operations team. Responsibilities will include involvement in various activities, such as:
* audits
* product testing
* operating production lines
* executing projects across technical, manufacturing and sustainability
The training will commence in September 2024 and will be delivered via a blended approach of distance learning, and two 2-week periods of hands-on practical training in a purpose-built state-of-the-art training facility at Reaseheath College. The remaining time will be spent applying your knowledge in the business, supported by workplace mentors and academic coaches.
Advanced Dairy Technologist Degree:
The responsibilities of this program are performed within the framework of the Apprenticeship standard (Ref: ST0393 V:02). The degree will cover the following topics:
* Milk production and chemistry
* Milk microbiology
* Principles of dairy process, engineering and automation
* New product development
* Legislation and guidelines applicable to the manufacture of dairy products
* Continuous Improvement
* Environmental sustainability and waste management
* Product quality testing and sensory evaluations
What we can do for you?
Investing in our Dairy Technologist Apprentices is crucial to the future success of Müller. You will receive the highest standard of training supported by our champions in the field, along with 1:1 periodic career guidance that truly embraces your talent to enjoy a purpose-driven career.
You will be trained to become competent in a manufacturing role by the end of the program. The roles offered will likely be within the production, operations, process, technical and quality departments.
You will receive:
* Level 5 Apprenticeship AND a Foundation Degree in Dairy Technology from the University of Chester
* Level 3 Food Safety
* Level 3 HACCP
* Level 3 Health and Safety
Requirements:
* A minimum of 3 GCSEs in Maths, English and a Science plus 1 A level or equivalent, preferably in a science field
* Flexibility to stay and travel for project work, site support and college block release (expenses will be covered)
* Full UK Driving Licence is preferred
* 17 years of age and over
* Must not be engaged in other full-time education
* Must be living in the UK
What to Expect?
* Hours: A full-time role of 40 hours/week
* Pay: competitive salary. Internal Müller applicants will remain on their current salary terms
* Opportunities to build lasting professional relationships
* You will be based at a specific site, with expectations of travel across our dairy network for projects
* Due to the nature of our work, we operate 24/7, so there will be expectations of shift work, including nights and weekends
What you will bring?
* An infectious desire to drive your future and accelerate your career
* A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn
* Attention to detail and strength of character to challenge the status quo
* Ability to work on your own initiative
* A collaborative mindset to support peers
* Comfort in managing apprenticeship workload alongside business tasks against tight deadlines
* A passion for working in manufacturing and operations
If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply at www.mullercareers.co.uk.
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