Garage Manager

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in the UK seeks a proactive Garage Manager to oversee the Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) at the Northampton Depot. This role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring fleet safety compliance, and promoting continuous improvement to maintain operational excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including a company car and bonus opportunities, making it an excellent opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Exclusive access to Müller Rewards

Career Progression and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in fleet maintenance environment.
• Strong technical qualifications related to transportation.
• Knowledge of logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop operations and manage team workloads.
• Drive preventative maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Time management

Education

City & Guilds Part 1/2

Apprentice-trained

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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.
• Location: Northampton Depot (NN9 6NY) - with regular travel to Hoddesdon Depot (EN11 0DJ)
• Contract: Full Time / Permanent
• Salary: Competitive (monthly paid)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Apply via: Müller Careers

What You'll Be Doing

As Garage Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop and team
• Manage workloads, repairs, and ensure cost-effective maintenance
• Drive a culture of preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
• Monitor VMU productivity and budget spend
• Lead and develop your team through coaching, reviews, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and audit standards
• Liaise with customers and third-party suppliers on engineering issues
• Champion health and safety, leading investigations when needed

What We're Looking For

• Proven management experience in a workshop or fleet maintenance environment
• Strong technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Part 1/2, apprentice-trained)
• Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry
• Excellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits

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

• Competitive salary, monthly paid
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• 4 x Life Assurance policy
• Company Car
• 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

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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 9th June.

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Contact Details:

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ