Senior Quality Analyst
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30000-50000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Market Drayton Dairy, TF9 3SQ |
| Company: | Müller UK & Ireland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 100887-43948897 |
Summary
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.
We are recruiting a Senior Quality Analyst within the Quality Department at Muller in Market Drayton (Butter Plant)
The purpose of this role is to drive quality performance through improved analysis, extended subject knowledge and testing performance whilst striving to continuously improve in line with the Muller values by supporting the development of Laboratory Technician's and the Quality Management System.
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
Location: Market Drayton (Butter)
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Ensure laboratory tasks are completed on time to the right standard:
- All testing completed accurately and on time in line with the MTS's, including any additional trial work and annual surveillance testing.
- Daily calibrations and controls are completed and any issues investigated and resolved.
- The laboratory is organised and tidy with a 'clean as you' go mindset .
- Ensure that stock is rotated and levels are monitored and maintained.
- Able to priorities work load effectively.
- All documentation either electronic or hard copies are complete in full
Essential Specialist/Technical Skills and capabilities
- Competent in the follow microbiological methods
- Total Viable Count (Petrifilm)
- Enterobacteriaceae (Petrifilm)
Previous laboratory experience
- Aseptic skills
- Auditing
- Lab safety
- NIR technology (FOSS)
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Laboratory Accreditation standards i.e. CLAS
Desirable
- Pipetting skills
- HACCP L2
- In depth Micro and dairy Chemistry knowledge
Compensation and Benefits:
In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package.
We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:
- Up to 5% yearly bonus
- Monthly Pay
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
- Life Assurance at 2x your annual salary
- 23 days holiday per year
- Health care cash plan
- Access to 1000s of reward via the Muller Rewards platform
We are recruiting a Senior Quality Analyst within the Quality Department at Muller in Market Drayton (Butter Plant)
The purpose of this role is to drive quality performance through improved analysis, extended subject knowledge and testing performance whilst striving to continuously improve in line with the Muller values by supporting the development of Laboratory Technician's and the Quality Management System.
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
Location: Market Drayton (Butter)
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Ensure laboratory tasks are completed on time to the right standard:
- All testing completed accurately and on time in line with the MTS's, including any additional trial work and annual surveillance testing.
- Daily calibrations and controls are completed and any issues investigated and resolved.
- The laboratory is organised and tidy with a 'clean as you' go mindset .
- Ensure that stock is rotated and levels are monitored and maintained.
- Able to priorities work load effectively.
- All documentation either electronic or hard copies are complete in full
Essential Specialist/Technical Skills and capabilities
- Competent in the follow microbiological methods
- Total Viable Count (Petrifilm)
- Enterobacteriaceae (Petrifilm)
Previous laboratory experience
- Aseptic skills
- Auditing
- Lab safety
- NIR technology (FOSS)
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Laboratory Accreditation standards i.e. CLAS
Desirable
- Pipetting skills
- HACCP L2
- In depth Micro and dairy Chemistry knowledge
Compensation and Benefits:
In return for your contributions to our success, Müller offers a competitive salary package.
We value our people and are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:
- Up to 5% yearly bonus
- Monthly Pay
- Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Muller matching up to 4%
- Life Assurance at 2x your annual salary
- 23 days holiday per year
- Health care cash plan
- Access to 1000s of reward via the Muller Rewards platform