Garage Manager

Description

M??ller 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 - M??ller 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 / PermanentSalary: 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 teamManage workloads, repairs, and ensure cost-effective maintenanceDrive a culture of preventative maintenance and continuous improvementMonitor VMU productivity and budget spendLead and develop your team through coaching, reviews, and performance managementEnsure compliance with legal, safety, and audit standardsLiaise 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 environmentStrong technical qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds Part 1/2, apprentice-trained)Knowledge of the transportation and logistics industryExcellent planning, time management, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) Benefits

We value our people and offer a wide range of benefits:

Up to 10% annual bonus4 x Life Assurance policyCompany CarPrivate Medical Insurance25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family LeaveEnhanced Bereavement LeavePension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)Exclusive access to M??ller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discountsBusiness Supplied IT EquipmentConcessionary productsCareer Progression and Development OpportunitiesFree parking Ready to lead a team that keeps our fleet moving?Apply now and take the next step in your career with M??ller.

Contact Details:

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

Ad ID: 5417449611