Dairy Technologist Apprentice - Severnside

Dairy Technologist Apprentice - Severnside

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain.

Müller 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.

Müller Milk & Ingredients 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.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie, producing chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International.

About Müller:

In 1971, Theobald Alfons Müller took over the running of his father's dairy farm in Bavaria. Fast forward sixteen years to 1987, and the Müller brand entered the UK market for the first time. Today, Müller is one of the nation's favorite dairy brands.

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 across various functions.

As a Dairy Technologist Apprentice, you will work across our UK dairies, gaining hands-on experience and training in production, process, and technical departments. Responsibilities include:

1. Audits
2. Product testing
3. Operating production lines
4. Executing projects across technical, manufacturing, and sustainability

The training will commence in September 2025, delivered via a blended approach of distance learning and hands-on practical training in a state-of-the-art facility.

Responsibilities include:

1. Milk production and chemistry
2. Milk microbiology
3. Principles of dairy process, engineering, and automation
4. New product development
5. Legislation and guidelines applicable to the manufacture of dairy products
6. Continuous Improvement
7. Environmental sustainability and waste management
8. Product quality testing and sensory evaluations

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 3 GCSEs in Maths, English, and a Science plus 1 A level or equivalent, preferably in a science field
2. Flexibility to stay and travel for project work, site support, and college block release (expenses will be covered)
3. Full UK Driving Licence is preferred
4. 17 years of age and over
5. Must not be engaged in other full-time education
6. 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.

Due to the nature of our work, we are a 24/7 operation, so there will be an expectation of shift work, nights, and weekends.

What you will bring:

1. An infectious desire to drive your future and accelerate your career
2. A pro-active mindset with a willingness to learn
3. Attention to detail and strength of character to challenge the status quo
4. Ability to work on your own initiative
5. A collaborative mindset to support peers
6. Comfortable managing the apprenticeship workload alongside business tasks against tight deadlines
7. A passion to work 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 (url removed)