Join Us as a Quality Control Specialist – Market Drayton. 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 operations in Market Drayton. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off days only shift pattern (7am-7pm) 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 Müller Rewards – 800 discounts Be part of a globally recognised brand You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland