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.

Engineering Planning and Stores Lead

Location: Bridgwater, Müller Milk & Ingredients
Direct Reports: 2 (Engineering Stores Operatives)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Planning and Stores Lead to join our team at Müller’s Bridgwater site. If you’re passionate about engineering, planning, and leading people, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As part of our site engineering team, you’ll take ownership of planning and stores operations, ensuring our maintenance activities are well-coordinated and supported by the right inventory. You’ll work closely with the Site Engineering Manager and lead a small team to deliver improvements in planned maintenance, stock control, and downtime reduction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and managing weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans
• Leading the stores function, ensuring stock accuracy and alignment with BOMs
• Collaborating on budget planning and supplier compliance
• Reporting key KPIs and participating in network planning calls
• Supporting cross-functional communication to ensure asset availability
• Managing and developing  a team of two Engineering Stores Operatives

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with:

• A background in engineering or planning
• Experience using CMMS systems and SAP
• Strong people management and organisational skills
• Fluency in English
• Experience in the dairy industry is desirable

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe in rewarding our people. As part of the Müller team, you’ll benefit from:

• 4x Life Assurance
• Single Cover Healthcare
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Career Development Opportunities
• Müller Rewards – savings across numerous retailers

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Contact Details:

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