Garage Manager
| Posting date: | 19 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55000-70000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton Depot, NN9 6NY |
| Company: | Müller UK & Ireland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 98075-43532629 |
Summary
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
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 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:
- 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.
Please note that applications will be reviewed week commencing 4th August.
#pinksquid
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 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:
- 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.
Please note that applications will be reviewed week commencing 4th August.
#pinksquid