Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
Development Technologist
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We're recruiting: Development Technologist
Location: Telford (Hybrid, 3 days per week on site)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Pension scheme with up to 8% matched employer contribution
- Life Assurance and Health Care Cash Plan
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Müller Rewards discounts platform
- Career development opportunities
About Müller
Müller has been a trusted household brand in the UK for over 30 years and is now the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, selected from supermarket shelves more than 208 million times each year.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Development Technologist to join our UK R&D team. You'll lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing R&D activities through the Product Evolution Process (PEP) while delivering innovative dairy products that meet consumer, customer, and business needs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise recipes, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, nutritional, and legal requirements.
- Create and present new product concepts and conduct kitchen, pilot plant, and factory trials.
- Manage product testing, shelf-life studies, and project documentation.
- Support scale-up activities and product launches, working closely with production teams.
- Source and approve new ingredients, build supplier relationships, and manage briefs.
- Contribute to project planning, risk management, costings, and stakeholder updates.
- Ensure all development work complies with Müller standards and relevant legislation.
About You
- Degree qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of dairy science, processing, and nutrition.
- Experience in food or dairy product development is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Passion for food innovation with a creative mindset.
- Effective communicator and team player, able to manage multiple projects.
- Comfortable travelling to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK when required.
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Inclusive Recruitment
At Müller, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and welcome candidates who may not meet every requirement listed. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to help.
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You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here: Careers at Müller UK & Ireland
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