Maintenance Excellence Manager

Muller Dairy; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Bellshill is seeking a Maintenance Excellence Manager to oversee implementation of maintenance strategies and drive cultural improvements within the engineering teams. You will need proven leadership in maintenance within manufacturing, strong knowledge of CMMS systems, and excellent people management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

10% annual bonus

Annual salary reviews

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems like SAP or Movex.
• Excellent people management and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Maintenance Excellence implementation plan.
• Drive critical engineering processes and reliability-centred maintenance.
• Champion root cause analysis and top-loss performance improvement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS systems (SAP, Movex, Mainsaver)

RCA, FMECA, and lean methodologies

People management and coaching

Continuous improvement

Collaboration and influence

Job description

Who we are

We're Mller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into two areas : Mller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) and Mller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD).

Join MMI and step into a culture that's fast-paced and full of opportunity. With great benefits, exciting challenges, a dream team of people, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Over here, we're processing enough milk to make 66 billion cups of tea every year. And we're so much more than just milk. This is the place to come for cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products (a lot, we know), all made from milk from over 1,000 supplying farmers in Britain.

Why Mller?

Milk flows through everything at Mller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers.

As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal.

Join Mller as a Maintenance Excellence Manager

Location: Bellshill Dairy

Contract Type: Permanent, full time, Monday - Friday

Salary : Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We're excited to offer this opportunity as we look to the future, our current Maintenance Excellence Manager is moving on to new ventures outside the business, and we're now seeking a passionate and driven individual to carry forward the strong legacy they've built.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Excellence Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering value through world-class asset care. You'll lead the implementation of our Maintenance Excellence Roadmap, champion reliability and performance improvements, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across our engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual Maintenance Excellence implementation plan
• Drive critical engineering processes and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)
• Champion root cause analysis and top-loss performance improvement
• Enhance CMMS usage and inventory management strategies
• Support Autonomous Maintenance and 5S initiatives
• Facilitate RCM workshops and develop standard routines for critical equipment
• Collaborate across teams to deliver cost-effective maintenance solutions
• Promote a strong safety culture and operational excellence mindset

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Movex, Mainsaver)
• Expertise in RCA, FMECA, and lean methodologies
• Excellent people management and coaching skills
• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels

Why Join Us?

• At Mller, we don't just make dairy products, we make careers. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, leadership, and personal growth. We offer :
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Tailored development programmes including Fit for Leadership and Lean Manager training
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects and shape the future of maintenance excellence
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 4 x life assurance
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Annual salary reviews

Ready to lead the future of maintenance excellence?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a business that values your ideas, your leadership, and your drive to make a difference.

Contact Details :

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