Network Operations Manager

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.

Are you ready to unleash your potential and build an exciting career in finance with Britian's most chosen dairy brand? Müller UK & Ireland, part of the renowned Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, invites you to apply for our Network Operations Manager position.

With over 31,000 employees across Europe and a long-standing commitment to excellence, Müller is a family-owned business known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and growth. In the UK alone, we produce a wide range of leading branded and private-label dairy products, from yogurts and desserts to butter and flavoured milk.

As our Network Operations Manager, you will: Lead a high-performing team of infrastructure analysts, overseeing the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise IT systems. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that supports our 24/7 manufacturing operations. Leading a talented team, you will shape the backbone of our IT operations, and make a real impact on a fast-paced, innovative organization.

What You'll Do:

•Lead, mentor, and develop a talented team of engineers and network specialists.

•Drive infrastructure strategy, roadmaps, and initiatives aligned with business goals.

•Ensure reliability, security, and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments.

•Oversee infrastructure projects, upgrades, vendor management, and cost control.

•Foster cross-functional collaboration and maintain compliance with industry standards.

What We're Looking For:

•Strong technical expertise in networks, data centers, workplace technologies, security, and automation.

•Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

•Strategic thinker who translates technical challenges into business solutions.

•Financially savvy, collaborative, and solution-oriented.

•Willingness to travel and participate in an emergency out-of-hours rota.

Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities. 

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at

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Contact Details:

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