Title:  Engineering Planner

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.

Join Our Team as an Engineering Planner!

Location: Manchester
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am - 4pm

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a dynamic Engineering Planner to join our Manchester Dairy team at Muller Milk & Ingredients. If you're passionate about optimizing engineering performance through effective planning, this role is for you!

Why Join Us?

• Healthcare Cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Annual Bonus
• Exclusive Muller Rewards - Save money across numerous retailers
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive Working Environment

Your Role:

As an Engineering Planner, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring all planned engineering activities run smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Crafting daily and weekly maintenance plans
• Managing yearly maintenance schedules
• Optimizing engineering resources for peak operational effectiveness
• Coordinating with the Engineering Stores Lead for job kitting and lead times
• Maintaining clear communication through our PMS
• Reporting on planning KPIs
• Overseeing 3rd party service contracts
• Managing asset structures, training new employees, and controlling documentation for new installs (CMMS)
• Reviewing PM effectiveness with the Maintenance Excellence Manager
• Supporting the 5S program and reliability-centered maintenance activities
• Driving cost-effective maintenance planning solutions
• Contributing to local site improvement projects within budget

What We’re Looking For:

• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience in an engineering maintenance team within an FMCG environment
• Proven team leadership experience
• Knowledge of planning work to meet key legislative standards
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• High attention to detail

If you're a proactive planner with a knack for improving maintenance processes and a passion for engineering, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team that's dedicated to delivering excellence in engineering performance. Let's build a better future together at Muller Milk & Ingredients! 

Contact Details:

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