Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 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 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:
Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.
Garage Manager – Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution | Northampton Depot
Lead the Team Behind the Fleet
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Garage Manager to join our Transport Department based at our Northampton Depot, also supporting Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background and leadership skills to take charge of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), ensuring our fleet is safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance.
1. Location: Northampton Depot (NN9 6NY) - with regular travel to Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ)
2. Contract: Full Time / Permanent
3. Salary: Competitive (monthly paid)
4. Hours: 40 hours per week
What You’ll Be Doing
As Garage Manager, you will:
5. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop and team
6. Manage workloads, repairs, and ensure cost-effective maintenance
7. Drive a culture of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
8. Monitor VMU productivity and budget spend
9. Lead and develop your team through coaching, reviews, and performance management
10. Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and audit standards
11. Liaise with customers and third-party suppliers on engineering issues
12. Champion health and safety, leading investigations when needed
What We’re Looking For
13. Proven management experience in a workshop or fleet maintenance environment
14. Strong technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Part 1/2, apprentice-trained)
15. Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry
16. Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills
17. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits
We value our people and offer a wide range of benefits:
18. Up to 10% annual bonus
19. 4 x Life Assurance policy
20. Company Car
21. Private Medical Insurance
22. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
23. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
24. Enhanced Bereavement Leave
25. Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
26. Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
27. Business Supplied IT Equipment
28. Concessionary products
29. Career Progression and Development Opportunities
30. Free parking
Ready to lead a team that keeps our fleet moving?
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Müller.
Please note that applications will be reviewed week commencing 4th August.
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Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ