Title: Maintenance Leader
Market Drayton, ENG, GB, TF9 3SQ
Unit Maintenance Leader – Market Drayton Site
Monday to Friday | Days Only | Competitive Salary + Bonus
Join Müller Yogurt & Desserts – the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer and home to iconic brands like Müllerlight, Müller Corner, and Müller Rice. We’re passionate about creating products that put a smile on the nation’s face, and we’re looking for a dedicated Unit Maintenance Leader to keep our operations running at peak performance.
Why This Role Matters
As a Unit Maintenance Leader, you’ll supervise and carry out maintenance and improvement activities to ensure our production lines deliver consistently high service levels. You’ll lead a team of up to 12 engineers, drive preventative maintenance schedules, and respond quickly to reactive issues, all while ensuring compliance with food quality standards.
What You’ll Do
- Carry out and supervise maintenance activities to keep equipment operational and meet service levels.
- Implement the Müller Production System within your unit.
- Plan and deliver preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns.
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
- Delegate tasks effectively across your team.
- Manage parts inventory by withdrawing and logging items in SAP for automatic reordering.
- Collaborate with engineering services to ensure planned maintenance activities are completed.
- Take ownership of line manager responsibilities for your team.
What We’re Looking For
- Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automation disciplines.
- Strong engineering maintenance knowledge (mechanical, electrical, automation).
- Proven leadership experience – able to inspire and develop a team.
- Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and personal drive to make a difference.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary + 10% bonus
- Monday–Friday, days only
- 33 days annual leave
- Pension scheme & healthcare cash plan
- Access to Müller Rewards platform for retail discounts
- Free onsite parking
- Long-term career opportunities with a company that invests in you
Ready to lead the way? Apply now at www.mullercareers.co.uk and join a team that’s shaping the future of dairy innovation.
You can find out more about Müller and what it’s like to work for us by clicking here Careers at Müller UK & Ireland
