Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller 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. Mller UK & Ireland includes: Mller 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. Mller Yogurt & Dessertswhich is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Mller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Mller Corner, Mllerlight, Mller Bliss, Mller Rice, FRijj and Mller 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 Us as aQuality Control Specialist- Market Drayton. Monday - Friday (40hours per week) Please note that this role will move to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days only) within the next 18 months Are you passionate about food quality, safety, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real difference? We're looking for a Quality Control Specialist (QCS) to join our UK Private Label operations in Market Drayton. What You'll Do As a QCS, you'll be the go-to expert for all things Quality Control, supporting our Unit Team to meet the highest standards in food safety, hygiene, and product excellence. You'll: Champion quality across the site, ensuring compliance with food law, retailer standards, and GMP. Coach and guide Unit Team members on QC practices and introduce them to QA principles. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including QA teams and Dairy Technologists, to troubleshoot and optimise processes. Lead by example on the shop floor-spotting issues, sharing insights, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Own the QC process -from raw materials to finished products-ensuring everything meets spec and is ready for release. Key Responsibilities Deliver QC oversight for testing, logging, and reporting of food and packaging. Support inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure hygienic sampling and accurate data recording across shifts. Be the subject matter expert (SME) in QC, sharing knowledge and best practices. Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the Unit. Work closely with MPS Tech and Dairy Process Technologists to optimise processes. Support root cause analysis (RCA), SP and CPMU reduction plans. What You'll Bring A keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset. Strong communication skills-both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confidence under pressure and a passion for continuous learning. IT literacy and the ability to write clear technical reports. Desirable: Experience in dairy/food quality or safety. Desirable: Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field. What's in It for You? Competitive salary + 10% bonus Career development & continuous training Free yoghurts! 282 hours annual holiday Company pension & x2 life assurance Free uniform/PPE Mller Rewards - 800+ discounts Be part of a globally recognised brand #Pinksquid Contact Details: F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ TPBN1_UKTJ
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Quality Control Specialist