Dairy company Muller is to build an in-house logistics hub at its Skelmersdale site which will accommodate up to 65 milk collection trucks and create up to 90 new jobs, the company has announced.
The new jobs will include drivers, driver trainers, vehicle technicians and logistics support roles.
However the company is also proposing to move fresh milk and cream production from Skelmersdale to alternative locations within its UK network, placing up to 90 roles at risk of redundancy.
The business said it is launching a collective consultation at Skelmersdale “to assess future operational requirements” and will look to redeploy staff aross the wider site and Müller network.
Rob Hutchison, Müller Milk & Ingredients chief executive, said: “We’re investing in a flagship facility that will set new standards for milk drying, dairy ingredients products and logistics, creating a bright future for Müller Skelmersdale.
“Our investment will lead to better service and quality for our customers at home and abroad and new opportunities for local people.
“Change is never easy, and consultations can be unsettling. We take this process seriously and will carefully consider every option before making decisions.
“We’re confident in the plans underway and the future developments we’re working on at Müller Skelmersdale - initiatives that will strengthen our position and deliver benefits across the entire dairy supply chain.
“We are creating long-term and highly-skilled local job opportunities and putting Skelmersdale firmly on the map as a key player in the UK dairy industry.”
