M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller 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. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller 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. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller 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. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller 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. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller 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. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller 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. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
We're Hiring: Farm Services Centre Advisor Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, M ller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our Farm Services Centre Advisor position. As a Farm Services Centre Advisor , you will provide an efficient central point of co-ordination for all Muller Milk & Ingredients farmer services, administration and data collection for both internal and external communications. What you'll do: - Administration of farmer contracts, milk statements and personalised farmer letters/communications. Effective and efficient response to day-to-day farmer queries. Farm Service Centre activity in line with processes and procedures. Process ad-hoc adjustments. Provide data support for Farm Supply Managers. Provide support for all Muller initiatives such as Muller Advantage. What you'll bring: - Numerate Good IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of SAP. Confident and professional telephone manner. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of dairy farming issues and farm calendar. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We're Hiring: Farm Services Centre Advisor Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Health Care Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, M ller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our Farm Services Centre Advisor position. As a Farm Services Centre Advisor , you will provide an efficient central point of co-ordination for all Muller Milk & Ingredients farmer services, administration and data collection for both internal and external communications. What you'll do: - Administration of farmer contracts, milk statements and personalised farmer letters/communications. Effective and efficient response to day-to-day farmer queries. Farm Service Centre activity in line with processes and procedures. Process ad-hoc adjustments. Provide data support for Farm Supply Managers. Provide support for all Muller initiatives such as Muller Advantage. What you'll bring: - Numerate Good IT skills, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of SAP. Confident and professional telephone manner. Excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of dairy farming issues and farm calendar. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
We're Hiring: FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner position. As our FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner, you will provide support on all financial planning processes within the combined Yogurt & Desserts business unit. You will act as a key business partner to the Marketing team providing day to day financial and commercial decision support. What you'll do: - Co-ordination of the Controlling month end process: Day 4-month end review meeting and management of the month end timetable Bridging analysis to explain the profit result vs forecast, budget and prior year -Day 6 month and reporting pack. Business Partner Key Brand Teams: Vertically Business partner Brand Teams- providing financial and commercial decision support and insight to drive the business forwards in these areas, covering all Yogurts & Desserts brands: Management of Brand P&LS Input into the PEP process Key challenges / input into the monthly Brand Review meetings Dealing with day-to-day queries from your key contacts Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as & when required Manage the financial input to the Clarity system and ensure aligns with financial plans, ensure post launch reviews are completed. Provide support & challenge to the Marketing team on Marketing budgets. Ownership of the quarterly forecast process. Financial input into the brand review meeting cycle in terms of brand p&l performance mth, ytd and full year forecast. Financial Support to the annual (budget) and mid term (3YP) planning processes: Development & management of the timetables for the total Y&D Business Unit. Financial analysis on the branded business explaining the key planning assumptions and variances. Preparation of standard Group financial charts & presentations for both the branded & private label businesses. Delivery of profitability reporting to Group (total Y&D BU): Day 8 Scorecard and supplementary schedules Preparation of financial charts for the group business reviews Weekly volume reporting to group First point of contact for ad-hoc queries Financial Support provided to the Marketing Investment budget: Pre-evaluation of investment decisions Freeze pot management Quarterly forecasting Budget planning Co-ordination of the monthly BOP Financial Forecast: Produce P&LS for both branded & PL businesses -Financial evaluation of constrained demand plan Highlighting gap to targets What you'll bring: - Qualified accountant (CIMA preferable) Graduate level (2:1 minimum in business discipline) Essential Specialist/Technical skills / abilities: Ability to remain accurate in a fast-paced commercial environment whilst remaining pragmatic in judgment of materiality. Ability to provide decision support & challenge to the commercial teams Structured approach to managing priorities across multiple projects over different time horizons Being able to take a holistic view across the commercial sphere to ensure decisions are appropriate and do not lead to conflicting actions Previous commercial finance experience in decision support role. Desirable Specialist/Technical skills / abilities: Previous experience financial planning & reporting. Competent in SAP (CO-PA). Experience of working within a FMCG environment. Soft skills: Building strong relationships across the commercial teams to ensure involvement in decisions up front. Dynamic with the ability to make an impact. Driven individual eager for role / career progression. Demonstrates high accountability for role responsibilities / projects / initiatives. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We're Hiring: FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner position. As our FP&A Marketing Finance Business Partner, you will provide support on all financial planning processes within the combined Yogurt & Desserts business unit. You will act as a key business partner to the Marketing team providing day to day financial and commercial decision support. What you'll do: - Co-ordination of the Controlling month end process: Day 4-month end review meeting and management of the month end timetable Bridging analysis to explain the profit result vs forecast, budget and prior year -Day 6 month and reporting pack. Business Partner Key Brand Teams: Vertically Business partner Brand Teams- providing financial and commercial decision support and insight to drive the business forwards in these areas, covering all Yogurts & Desserts brands: Management of Brand P&LS Input into the PEP process Key challenges / input into the monthly Brand Review meetings Dealing with day-to-day queries from your key contacts Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as & when required Manage the financial input to the Clarity system and ensure aligns with financial plans, ensure post launch reviews are completed. Provide support & challenge to the Marketing team on Marketing budgets. Ownership of the quarterly forecast process. Financial input into the brand review meeting cycle in terms of brand p&l performance mth, ytd and full year forecast. Financial Support to the annual (budget) and mid term (3YP) planning processes: Development & management of the timetables for the total Y&D Business Unit. Financial analysis on the branded business explaining the key planning assumptions and variances. Preparation of standard Group financial charts & presentations for both the branded & private label businesses. Delivery of profitability reporting to Group (total Y&D BU): Day 8 Scorecard and supplementary schedules Preparation of financial charts for the group business reviews Weekly volume reporting to group First point of contact for ad-hoc queries Financial Support provided to the Marketing Investment budget: Pre-evaluation of investment decisions Freeze pot management Quarterly forecasting Budget planning Co-ordination of the monthly BOP Financial Forecast: Produce P&LS for both branded & PL businesses -Financial evaluation of constrained demand plan Highlighting gap to targets What you'll bring: - Qualified accountant (CIMA preferable) Graduate level (2:1 minimum in business discipline) Essential Specialist/Technical skills / abilities: Ability to remain accurate in a fast-paced commercial environment whilst remaining pragmatic in judgment of materiality. Ability to provide decision support & challenge to the commercial teams Structured approach to managing priorities across multiple projects over different time horizons Being able to take a holistic view across the commercial sphere to ensure decisions are appropriate and do not lead to conflicting actions Previous commercial finance experience in decision support role. Desirable Specialist/Technical skills / abilities: Previous experience financial planning & reporting. Competent in SAP (CO-PA). Experience of working within a FMCG environment. Soft skills: Building strong relationships across the commercial teams to ensure involvement in decisions up front. Dynamic with the ability to make an impact. Driven individual eager for role / career progression. Demonstrates high accountability for role responsibilities / projects / initiatives. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
We're Hiring: Financial Controller-Commercial Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, M ller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our Financial Controller-Commercial position. As Financial Controller-Commercial, you will operate as Finance lead & Number 2 to the Finance Director managing the revenue of a + 0.5BN company and to act as Co-Pilot to the Commercial Director covering both Brand and Private Label ensuring that both long and short term commercial & financial targets are met. What you'll do: - Co-pilot the Commercial Director and SLT providing financial insights, support and challenge on key commercial topics to ensure sustainable profitable growth of the business. Deputise for the Finance Director on an ad-hoc basis and support in delivery of key projects Delivery of the in-year monthly top line financial forecast and risks and opportunities ensuring we have the plans to deliver the annual budget Provide value added reporting on top line performance, clearly identifying key drivers and effectively communicating with key stakeholders Lead the end-to-end commercial bottom-up budget build for the next year (Year 1 of Strategy Plan) Finance lead on Private Label contract negotiations and tenders, making clear recommendations on future cost prices. Finance lead supporting Branded Sales team on joint customer business plans. Management of the commercial month end close. Owner of the balance sheet liability for trade accruals. Key point of contact for the external audit. Responsible for commercial sign off, ensuring compliance with internal policies Focus on process and system development within Commercial Finance to drive greater efficiency and to enable improved effectiveness in terms of planning and reporting. General management of direct reports including 1:1's, PDPs and objective setting. Nurture and develop talent and support individuals with development plans. Drive engagement through delivering EOS action plan. What you'll bring: - Qualified Accountant with 10+ years experience Commercial finance experience is essential along with broader experience across the Finance discipline, notably within both financial and management accounting. Experience within FMCG or Manufacturing required. Commercially minded, strong business partner. Into the detail, but also ability to make "complex simple". Strong leader, able to inspire, equip and enable others Strong willed - comfortable having the tough conversations. Can manage and influence upwards and challenge the status quo. Experience in managing large teams of qualified accountants Continuous improvement mentality The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We're Hiring: Financial Controller-Commercial Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to M ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, M ller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk. If you are ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career with Britian's most chosen dairy brand, M ller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller, invites you to apply for our Financial Controller-Commercial position. As Financial Controller-Commercial, you will operate as Finance lead & Number 2 to the Finance Director managing the revenue of a + 0.5BN company and to act as Co-Pilot to the Commercial Director covering both Brand and Private Label ensuring that both long and short term commercial & financial targets are met. What you'll do: - Co-pilot the Commercial Director and SLT providing financial insights, support and challenge on key commercial topics to ensure sustainable profitable growth of the business. Deputise for the Finance Director on an ad-hoc basis and support in delivery of key projects Delivery of the in-year monthly top line financial forecast and risks and opportunities ensuring we have the plans to deliver the annual budget Provide value added reporting on top line performance, clearly identifying key drivers and effectively communicating with key stakeholders Lead the end-to-end commercial bottom-up budget build for the next year (Year 1 of Strategy Plan) Finance lead on Private Label contract negotiations and tenders, making clear recommendations on future cost prices. Finance lead supporting Branded Sales team on joint customer business plans. Management of the commercial month end close. Owner of the balance sheet liability for trade accruals. Key point of contact for the external audit. Responsible for commercial sign off, ensuring compliance with internal policies Focus on process and system development within Commercial Finance to drive greater efficiency and to enable improved effectiveness in terms of planning and reporting. General management of direct reports including 1:1's, PDPs and objective setting. Nurture and develop talent and support individuals with development plans. Drive engagement through delivering EOS action plan. What you'll bring: - Qualified Accountant with 10+ years experience Commercial finance experience is essential along with broader experience across the Finance discipline, notably within both financial and management accounting. Experience within FMCG or Manufacturing required. Commercially minded, strong business partner. Into the detail, but also ability to make "complex simple". Strong leader, able to inspire, equip and enable others Strong willed - comfortable having the tough conversations. Can manage and influence upwards and challenge the status quo. Experience in managing large teams of qualified accountants Continuous improvement mentality The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at (url removed) You can find out more about M ller and what it's like to work for us by clicking here Careers at M ller UK & Ireland
Who we are We're M ller 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: M ller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and M ller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD). We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about Deep breath M ller Corner, M ller Light, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, M ller FRijj, M ller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health. We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you! Why M ller? Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at M ller - 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. And, 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, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Did you know that 29 M ller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture. QA Food Science Specialist Location: Market Drayton, Telford or Minsterley (with travel required to all three sites) At M ller, we're driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great tasting dairy. As part of our Quality Assurance team within M ller Yogurt & Desserts, we're now looking for a QA Food Science Specialist to act as the scientific subject matter expert across our UK sites. This is a key technical role, providing leadership across microbiology, chemistry and process science, ensuring robust standards that protect food safety, quality and compliance while supporting continuous improvement. What you'll be doing: Acting as the scientific expert across M ller Yogurt & Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food. Leading the development, deployment and governance of science-based technical standards and specifications Driving spoilage prevention, mould and pathogen reduction through data-led improvement plans Supporting root cause analysis of quality incidents and contributing to crisis and incident management Driving continuous improvement in laboratory quality systems, equipment capability and horizon scanning for new technologies Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Group Quality and external laboratories Coaching and developing laboratory and site teams to strengthen quality capability at every level What we're looking for: A science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline Strong experience within food manufacturing, ideally FMCG or dairy and with a microbiology bias HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable but not essential A structured, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What you'll receive: In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary Bonus scheme Private medical healthcare Contributory pension plan Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave increasing with service. Flexible benefits programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. Why M ller? You'll be joining a business that invests in quality, technology and people, offering the opportunity to influence standards at scale while continuing to develop your technical expertise within a market-leading FMCG environment.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Who we are We're M ller 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: M ller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and M ller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD). We're here to talk MYD, the ones aiming to put a smile on the nation's face. We're all about Deep breath M ller Corner, M ller Light, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, M ller FRijj, M ller X MyProtein and Biotiful Gut Health. We know that sounds like a lot, but that's why we need you! Why M ller? Yogurts and desserts flow through everything at M ller - 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. And, 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, putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Did you know that 29 M ller yogurt and desserts are eaten every second? And that's just the start, with ambitious plans to grow, while continuing to make a real difference for the planet, our partners and people, we're looking for a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters to help us on our mission to put a smile on the nation's face. Join a team of fridge-fillers and self-starters just doing their bit for the bigger picture. QA Food Science Specialist Location: Market Drayton, Telford or Minsterley (with travel required to all three sites) At M ller, we're driven by quality, innovation and a passion for great tasting dairy. As part of our Quality Assurance team within M ller Yogurt & Desserts, we're now looking for a QA Food Science Specialist to act as the scientific subject matter expert across our UK sites. This is a key technical role, providing leadership across microbiology, chemistry and process science, ensuring robust standards that protect food safety, quality and compliance while supporting continuous improvement. What you'll be doing: Acting as the scientific expert across M ller Yogurt & Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food. Leading the development, deployment and governance of science-based technical standards and specifications Driving spoilage prevention, mould and pathogen reduction through data-led improvement plans Supporting root cause analysis of quality incidents and contributing to crisis and incident management Driving continuous improvement in laboratory quality systems, equipment capability and horizon scanning for new technologies Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Group Quality and external laboratories Coaching and developing laboratory and site teams to strengthen quality capability at every level What we're looking for: A science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related discipline Strong experience within food manufacturing, ideally FMCG or dairy and with a microbiology bias HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable but not essential A structured, analytical approach with the confidence to challenge the status quo Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills What you'll receive: In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: Competitive Salary Bonus scheme Private medical healthcare Contributory pension plan Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Generous annual leave increasing with service. Flexible benefits programme In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. Why M ller? You'll be joining a business that invests in quality, technology and people, offering the opportunity to influence standards at scale while continuing to develop your technical expertise within a market-leading FMCG environment.
Who we are We're M ller 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: M ller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and M ller 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 M ller? Milk flows through everything at M ller - 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. Laboratory Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Hours: Monday - Friday Contract: 12-month fixed term This role covers 7 MMI sites across the UK, regular travel will be required and base location will be determined by closest site to the post holder. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead laboratory activities, ensuring best practice, compliance, and alignment across our UK operations. This role will have a requirement for regular travel across our sites: Glasgow, Manchester, Skelmersdale, Market Drayton, Droitwich, Severnside and Bridgwater. A company car will be provided. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence and compliance. Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards. Provide technical advice, training, and support to site laboratory teams. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, LIMS and third-party labs. Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Ensure laboratory safety performance meets company standards. What We're Looking For Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing. Strong Knowledge of LIMs systems and SAP. Expertise of laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing. Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Professional qualifications such as Level 4 Food Hygiene, Level 4 HACCP, or similar are desirable. Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working with a passionate team and contributing to high standards of quality and safety. Up to 10% annual bonus Company car Private medical care 4 x life assurance 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Who we are We're M ller 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: M ller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and M ller 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 M ller? Milk flows through everything at M ller - 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. Laboratory Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Hours: Monday - Friday Contract: 12-month fixed term This role covers 7 MMI sites across the UK, regular travel will be required and base location will be determined by closest site to the post holder. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Laboratory Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead laboratory activities, ensuring best practice, compliance, and alignment across our UK operations. This role will have a requirement for regular travel across our sites: Glasgow, Manchester, Skelmersdale, Market Drayton, Droitwich, Severnside and Bridgwater. A company car will be provided. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage laboratory operations, driving technical excellence and compliance. Oversee laboratory methods, audits, and accreditation standards. Provide technical advice, training, and support to site laboratory teams. Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, LIMS and third-party labs. Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Ensure laboratory safety performance meets company standards. What We're Looking For Proven experience managing a laboratory, ideally within food manufacturing. Strong Knowledge of LIMs systems and SAP. Expertise of laboratory methods, testing, calibrations, and equipment servicing. Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Professional qualifications such as Level 4 Food Hygiene, Level 4 HACCP, or similar are desirable. Why Join Us? This role offers the chance to make a real impact, working with a passionate team and contributing to high standards of quality and safety. Up to 10% annual bonus Company car Private medical care 4 x life assurance 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays