Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician – Bridgwater

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months June 2027
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rotation

• 2 day shifts (7am–7pm)


• 2 night shifts (7pm–7am)


• Followed by 4 days off

Salary: £34,049.09 per annum

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and making a real impact in the food industry? Join Müller Milk & Ingredients at our Bridgwater Dairy and become a key player in ensuring our products meet the highest standards.

As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our quality assurance operations, using your expertise to carry out testing, analyse data, and drive continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver accurate and timely quality testing and analysis


• Support operational teams with quality control and troubleshooting


• Contribute to building and maintaining our Quality Management System


• Take ownership of monthly reports and performance metrics


• Play a key role in internal and external audits


• Champion best practices in lab organisation and hygiene

What We’re Looking For:

• HACCP Awareness (Level 2–3)


• Knowledge of microbiology and aseptic techniques


• Experience with internal auditing


• Problem-solving skills (Yellow/Green Belt, A3 methodology)


• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems


• Background in dairy science is a plus

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Opportunities for career growth and development


• Paid overtime


• Pension scheme with Müller matching up to 4%


• Life assurance (2x annual salary)


• 264.5 hours of holiday per year


• Access to Müller Rewards – discounts across major retailers


• Free secure onsite parking


• A supportive and professional working environment

Ready to bring your skills to a company that values quality and innovation? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of dairy.

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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