Garage Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Life Assurance 4x

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Pension Employer Contribution (8%)

Müller Rewards discounts

IT equipment provided

Concessionary products

Career progression

Free parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland in Manchester is seeking a proactive Garage Manager to lead the Vehicle Maintenance Unit. You will oversee maintenance, ensure safety, compliance and high fleet availability.

You will manage workshop resources, schedules, and spend, coach the engineering team, investigate faults, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. 40 hours, full-time, with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in fleet maintenance, transport engineering, or workshop environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HGVs, trailers, and maintenance systems.
• Experience with defect management and engineering best practices.
• Understanding of fleet compliance, maintenance planning, and vehicle legislation.
• Experience managing workshop performance, budgets, and resource planning.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient IT skills (MS Office) and familiarity with transport & logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Vehicle Maintenance Unit, ensuring maintenance is safe, efficient, and up to standards.
• Manage workshop resources, labour allocation, and repair schedules to maximise fleet availability.
• Ensure DVSA compliance, operator licence, health & safety, and company standards across activities.
• Drive preventative maintenance culture and identify opportunities to improve reliability and cut costs.
• Monitor workshop performance, spend, and key fleet KPIs; report findings to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop engineering teams to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Investigate faults and incidents, implement corrective actions, and document root causes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, manufacturers and service providers.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, quality, and audit readiness across workshop activities.
• Support fleet replacement, vehicle specification, and engineering improvement initiatives.

Skills

Management experience

HGV knowledge

Vehicle maintenance systems

Defect management

Engineering best practices

Compliance knowledge

Maintenance planning

Vehicle legislation

Risk management

Budget management

Resource planning

Workshop leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Transport & logistics

Tools

DVSA knowledge

Job description

Garage Manager - Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution | Manchester

Lead the Team Behind the Fleet

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Garage Manager to join our Transport Department based at our Manchester Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and leadership skills to take charge of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU), ensuring our fleet is safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance.

• Location: Manchester - M17 1TU
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Salary: Competitive (monthly paid)
• Hours: 40 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing

As Garage Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Vehicle Maintenance Unit, ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Manage workshop resources, labour allocation, and repair schedules to maximise fleet availability and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all vehicles, trailers, and workshop activities remain fully compliant with DVSA, Operator Licence, health and safety, and company standards.
• Drive a proactive preventative maintenance culture, identifying opportunities to improve reliability and reduce operating costs.
• Monitor workshop performance, productivity, maintenance spend, and key fleet engineering KPIs.
• Lead, coach, and develop engineering and workshop teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Investigate vehicle failures, defects, incidents, and engineering-related root causes, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, manufacturers, and third-party service providers
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, quality, and audit readiness across all workshop activities.
• Support fleet replacement, vehicle specification, and engineering improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous management experience within a fleet maintenance, transport engineering, commercial vehicle, or workshop environment.
• Technical knowledge of HGVs, trailers, vehicle maintenance systems, defect management, and engineering best practices.
• An understanding of fleet compliance, preventative maintenance planning, vehicle legislation, and operational risk management.
• Experience managing workshop performance, budgets, resource planning, and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of transport and logistics operations and the critical role engineering plays in delivering customer service and operational efficiency.

Benefits

We value our people and offer a wide range of benefits:

• Up to 10% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• 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%)
• 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