Maintenance Excellence Manager

  • Muller UK & Ireland
  • Bellshill, Lanarkshire
  • Jan 20, 2026
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Join Müller as a Maintenance Excellence Manager

Location: Bellshill Dairy

Contract Type: Permanent, full time, Monday - Friday

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We're excited to offer this opportunity as we look to the future, our current Maintenance Excellence Manager is moving on to new ventures outside the business, and we're now seeking a passionate and driven individual to carry forward the strong legacy they've built.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Excellence Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering value through world-class asset care. You'll lead the implementation of our Maintenance Excellence Roadmap, champion reliability and performance improvements, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across our engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual Maintenance Excellence implementation plan
  • Drive critical engineering processes and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)
  • Champion root cause analysis and top-loss performance improvement
  • Enhance CMMS usage and inventory management strategies
  • Support Autonomous Maintenance and 5S initiatives
  • Facilitate RCM workshops and develop standard routines for critical equipment
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver cost-effective maintenance solutions
  • Promote a strong safety culture and operational excellence mindset

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Strong knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Movex, Mainsaver)
  • Expertise in RCA, FMECA, and lean methodologies
  • Excellent people management and coaching skills
  • A passion for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels

Why Join Us?

At Müller, we don't just make dairy products, we make careers. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, leadership, and personal growth. We offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive culture
  • Tailored development programmes including Fit for Leadership and Lean Manager training
  • Opportunities to lead impactful projects and shape the future of maintenance excellence
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • 4 x life assurance
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Up to 10% annual bonus
  • Annual salary reviews

Ready to lead the future of maintenance excellence?

Apply now and bring your expertise to a business that values your ideas, your leadership, and your drive to make a difference.