Garage Manager

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy distribution company seeks a proactive Garage Manager for their Northampton Depot. This role involves overseeing workshop operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a team for optimal fleet performance. Ideal candidates will have proven management experience in fleet maintenance, strong technical qualifications, and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive pay, a bonus, and additional benefits like private medical insurance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

4 x Life Assurance policy

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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)

Job description

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Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID)

is the UK's leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge-ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and supporting British agriculture, making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

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

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 issuesChampion 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

• 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

Ready to lead a team that keeps our fleet moving?

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Müller.
Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Müller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ