Garage Manager

Müller UK & Ireland; Sywell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products company in the UK is looking for a Garage Manager to oversee the workshop and lead a maintenance team. Applicants should have proven management experience in a fleet maintenance environment with strong technical qualifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company car, private medical insurance, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Up to 10% annual bonus

4 x Life Assurance policy

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Enhanced Bereavement Leave

Pension Employer Contribution Scheme

Career Progression and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Manage team operations and workload effectively.
• Drive preventative maintenance initiatives and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Lead and develop your team through coaching and reviews.
• Liaise with customers and 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)

Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry

Excellent planning and time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

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.

Garage Manager – Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution | Northampton Depot

Lead the Team Behind the Fleet

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

• 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

• 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. #pinksquid