Job Description

Muller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Muller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Muller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Muller 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. Muller UK & Ireland includes:
Muller 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.
Muller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Muller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Muller Corner, Mullerlight, Muller Bliss, Muller Rice, FRijj and Muller 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.
Job Opportunity: Engineering Development Manager
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
We are excited to announce an opportunity for the role of Engineering Development Manager. This is a pivotal position focused on driving operational excellence, enhancing asset reliability, and developing technical mastery across our maintenance functions.
Purpose of the Role
To improve operational performance through the implementation of best-in-class asset care practices and processes, delivering reliability and technical mastery within the maintenance function.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance improvements using the Maintenance Excellence Roadmap.
• Govern asset performance through PM and reliability programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and product quality standards.
• Coordinate long-duration planned maintenance across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement supplier performance management strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to group CI strategy.
• Lead skills development across the engineering community, including apprenticeships.
• Actively uphold and promote Muller values through visible leadership.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering maintenance strategy across multiple production sites.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to benchmark performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on asset care optimisation.
• Multi-site experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership of a professional engineering body (preferred).

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintenance Excellence Roadmap score
• Engineering repairs and maintenance costs
• Planned maintenance compliance
• Reduction in breakdown-related inefficiencies
• Stores performance metrics

Budget Responsibilities

• Service Contract Budget (circa 3m)
• Engineering Training Budget (including apprenticeships)

Personal Qualities

• Strong technical knowledge
• Integrity and accountability
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Effective communicator and team player
• Reliable and committed to continuous improvement

Contact Details:
F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Muller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

Skills Required