Engineering Project Manager - #141813

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.

Project Manager – Engineering Capital Projects

Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term

Field-Based Role: This role is field-based within the North West, with a base at either Manchester or Skelmersdale, and will require travel across other UK sites as needed.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a business that’s driving the future of dairy? At Müller, we’re looking for an engaging Project Manager to lead engineering capital projects that shape the future of our facilities. This role isn’t just about managing projects—it’s about partnering with site leadership to bring innovation to life. If you’re passionate about engineering and want to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team!

Why Join Müller?

Müller UK & Ireland is part of a leading European dairy company, employing over 31,000 people across the continent. We produce a wide range of branded and private-label dairy products, and our milk comes from 1,300 British farmers. Müller is consistently ranked in the top 20 of The Grocer’s Top 100 Biggest Brands.

This role sits within our Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) business unit, and you’ll be part of an established central engineering team operating across six flagship locations, from Bellshill in Scotland to Bridgwater in Somerset. Our key hub sites are in Manchester and Droitwich. We have an exciting agenda in manufacturing and engineering, and as the business continues to grow, we’re delivering strong performance in health & safety, quality, and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Be a Partner: Work closely with Site Directors, becoming a strategic partner in driving capital investments that align with long-term site goals and innovations.
• Deliver Exciting Projects: Lead engineering capital projects focused on key agendas in our world-class factories, including:
• Capacity & Growth
• Automation & Productivity
• Net Zero: Energy reduction and decarbonization
• Site Resilience: Asset replacement and obsolescence management
• Facilities & Infrastructure
• Shape the Future: With a well-funded 5-year plan, the work you’ll lead is varied and exciting, providing the opportunity to drive transformative change in a dynamic environment.
• Own the Process: Lead the entire capital project pipeline—from initial concept to project completion—while ensuring the highest standards of governance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Health, Safety & GMP: Ensure all projects are delivered with a strong focus on health and safety, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain the highest standards of quality across our sites.
• Flexible Leadership: While your focus will be on specific sites, your expertise will also support our multi-site network, making you a key player across our business.
• Drive Change: Embrace the fast-paced, ever-evolving nature of the FMCG industry and lead projects that not only improve operations but also inspire continuous improvement and innovation.
  

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical preferred), or relevant qualifications and experience in project management.
• Experience in project management within a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally in FMCG or food and beverage. Candidates from other fast-paced or regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, paper, process, or chemical will also be considered.
• Strong leadership, governance, and process management skills, with the ability to manage complex capital projects.
• Passion for working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker who is as comfortable with high-level planning as they are with day-to-day execution.
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality, with experience implementing GMP standards.
• Communication Skills: The Project Manager needs to be confident and a clear communicator to manage a diverse stakeholder environment when delivering a portfolio of capital projects.
  
  

What Can We Offer You?

• A Competitive salary & Benefits Package
• Enrolment into our company bonus scheme
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme - contribution matched up to 8%
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts, and more
• Have pride in what you achieve as a member of a team
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking
• Career progression opportunities
  
  

Contact Details

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