Stores Controller and Maintenance Planner

Müller UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a proactive Stores Controller and Maintenance Planner in Manchester. The role involves managing engineering stores inventory, leading planning meetings, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in inventory management and strong knowledge of engineering parts. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Annual Bonus up to 5%

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

Müller Rewards Platform

Access to training and development programmes

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in stores and inventory management within an FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering parts and planning cycles.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering stores inventory and systems, including goods in/out operations.
• Lead weekly planning meetings and support reactive maintenance occurrences.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the engineering roadmap.

Skills

Inventory management

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

Job description

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.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Stores Controller and Maintenance Planner to join our Engineering team in Manchester

Location: Manchester - Blow Moulding Department

Hours: Full‑Time Monday-Friday

Salary: Competitive

Role Purpose

To coordinate and monitor effective planning for engineering activities on site, while implementing best practice inventory management systems to support customer service levels and budgetary control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering stores inventory and systems, including goods in/out operations.
• Maintain accurate material codes, BOM creation, and service pack generation.
• Lead weekly planning meetings and support reactive maintenance occurrences.
• Administer CMMS and ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Oversee purchase order management, supplier performance, and contractor maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the engineering roadmap.
• Ensure safe and compliant storage of all engineering materials.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in stores and inventory management within an FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering parts and planning cycles.
• Familiarity with CMMS and ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Annual Bonus: Up to 5% based on performance
• Life Assurance: 2x annual salary
• Müller Rewards Platform: Save money across a wide range of retailers
• Professional Development: Access to training and development programmes
• Career Growth: Opportunities to progress within a leading FMCG organisation

Contact Details:

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