Engineering and Facilities Manager
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Stafford • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £76,000 per year
About the role
- Oversee maintenance of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, robotics and AS/RS
- Develop and implement effective preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Lead breakdown response to minimise downtime and operational disruption
- Ensure compliance with OEM standards and maintain accurate maintenance documentation
- Manage building infrastructure, HVAC, electrical systems and utilities
- Oversee contractors and service providers for facilities maintenance and projects
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including fire safety and environmental regulations
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers and technicians
- Recruit, train and upskill staff to maintain high technical capability and engagement
- Foster a strong safety culture and collaborative working environment
- Prepare and manage engineering and facilities budgets
- Optimise spare parts inventory and procurement strategies
- Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising reliability or safety
- Drive automation upgrades and engineering improvement projects
- Use data and performance metrics to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency
- Balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership and problem-solving
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or similar), or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience managing engineering teams within automated or high-volume distribution environments
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, robotics and automated material handling systems
- Facilities management experience, including compliance with building regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Experience managing distributed or cross-functional teams
- Ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery
Benefits
- Attractive rates of pay
- Annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing after 2 years’ continuous service
- An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
- Stakeholder pension plan
- Personal health insurance scheme (if enrolled in the pension scheme)
- Life assurance
- 20% Pets at Home discount after 12 weeks’ service
- Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package
- Annual bonus (dependent on performance)
- Share scheme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
automated material handling systemspreventive maintenancepredictive maintenanceHVAC systemselectrical systemsPLCsroboticsfacilities managementengineering improvement projectsdata analysis
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingteam developmentstrategic planningcollaborationmotivationtraining
Certifications
Degree in Engineering