QA Jobs at Müller
Müller UK & Ireland is hiring a QA Food Science Specialist to join its Quality team within Müller Yogurt & Desserts. Based in Market Drayton, with travel across Shropshire sites, this role serves as the scientific subject-matter expert in microbiology, chemistry, and process science, supporting food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement across UK operations. Apply for the QA Jobs at Müller.
About the Company:
Müller UK & Ireland is a family-run dairy business and the UK’s most popular dairy brand. Operating across Müller Milk & Ingredients and Müller Yogurt & Desserts, the company produces well-known brands such as Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj, and Biotiful Gut Health. With sustainability at the heart of its operations, Müller focuses on delivering high-quality dairy products while making a positive impact on people, partners, and the planet.
Job Details:
- Job Title: QA Food Science Specialist
- Department: Quality
- Business Unit: Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD)
- Location: Market Drayton, England, UK
- Work Type: On-site (with site travel across Shropshire)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Industry: FMCG / Dairy Manufacturing
Educational Requirements for the Food Science Specialist Role:
- Science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline
- HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 (desirable but not essential)
Key Responsibilities:
- As a Food Science Specialist, you should act as the scientific expert across microbiological, chemical, and physical food properties
- Develop, deploy, and govern science-based technical standards and specifications
- Lead spoilage prevention, mould control, and pathogen reduction initiatives in the QA Jobs.
- Support root cause analysis for quality incidents and crisis management
- In the QA Job, you should drive continuous improvement in laboratory quality systems and technologies
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Group Quality, and external laboratories
- Coach and develop laboratory and site teams to enhance quality capability in the Food Science Specialist Role
Skills Required for the Food Science Specialist Role:
- Strong experience in food manufacturing, ideally in FMCG or dairy
- Microbiology-focused technical expertise
- Structured and analytical problem-solving approach
- Ability to challenge existing processes constructively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
Benefits of the QA Jobs:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus scheme
- Private medical healthcare
- Contributory pension plan
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous annual leave increases with service
- Flexible benefits programme
- Access to Rthe ewards Benefits Programme with discounts across 800+ retailers
