Business Support

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Manchester is seeking a Business Support Coordinator to enhance operational excellence. The role involves coordinating payroll, HR administration, and managing logistics tasks efficiently. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3% performance bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Pension Contribution Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, or business support roles.
• Strong organisational, coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll, HR admin, time & attendance tracking.
• Manage agency bookings, timesheets, and invoice reconciliation.
• Process purchase orders and ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Support training delivery on core systems and processes.
• Create and distribute key reports.
• Drive Operational Excellence projects and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to multitask

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 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 more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

We are recruiting for a Business Support Coordinator.

Business Support Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting operational excellence and driving business success through effective coordination and administration? Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Coordinator to join our Logistics team at our Manchester Depot. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods into our supply chain, supporting operational excellence through strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills.

• Location: Manchester Depot (M17 1TU)
• Contract: Full-time | Permanent
• Competitive salary: paid monthly
• Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate payroll, HR admin, time & attendance, and holiday tracking
• Manage agency bookings, timesheets, and invoice reconciliation
• Process purchase orders and ensure accurate financial tracking
• Support training delivery on core systems and processes
• Create and distribute key reports (H&S, STARTS, Airsweb, KPIs)
• Lead by example in health & safety and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Manage office facilities, hospitality, uniforms, PPE, and reception duties
• Maintain internal communications (notice boards, newsletters)
• Investigate credit control claims and support problem-solving initiatives
• Drive OE (Operational Excellence) projects and collaborate across teams
• Support with H&S initiatives and wellbeing initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in logistics, supply chain, or business support roles (inbound logistics preferred).
• Strong organisational, coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• A team player with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety principles.

Why Join Müller?

• Competitive salary (paid monthly)
• 3% performance bonus
• 2 x Life Assurance policy
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Access to Aviva DigiCare +
• Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts
• Business Supplied IT Equipment
• Concessionary products
• Career Progression and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career with a leading name in the dairy industry, we’d love to hear from you.