Automation and Facilities Manager

Winsearch; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch is sourcing an Automation and Facilities Manager for a major distribution centre in Doncaster. You will lead the onsite Automation and Facilities function, managing a multi-disciplinary team across proactive maintenance, asset care, compliance and continuous improvement for a 24/7 operation.

The role requires extensive experience in automated warehouse environments, strong SCADA/PLC knowledge and a proven ability to drive cultural and operational change while managing large budgets and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large engineering teams in automated warehouses or FMCG environments.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, building infrastructure and facilities management.
• Working knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems including Siemens, Beckhoff and Allen Bradley.
• Proven track record of driving cultural and operational change.
• Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis capability.
• Strong understanding of UK building compliance, environmental regs and safety frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the onsite Automation and Facilities team.
• Delivering structured coaching, performance reviews and development plans.
• Driving a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Managing automation and facilities activity across a 24/7 operation.
• Transitioning the site from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Managing asset lifecycle, obsolescence planning and system upgrades.
• Overseeing PPM schedules through CMMS and CAFM systems.
• Driving effective resource planning, issue resolution and asset care.
• Collaborating cross functionally to resolve operational issues.
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing contractors and third-party service providers.
• Ensuring SLA compliance and strong service delivery.
• Overseeing site wide facilities management including cleaning, utilities and infrastructure.
• Ensuring environmental compliance and waste management.
• Leading emergency response planning and incident management.
• Supporting infrastructure, energy and building services projects.
• Monitoring budgets, reporting KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing labour, Opex and service support budgets circa £5M
• Overseeing procurement of parts, materials and critical stock.
• Delivering automation and facilities projects, upgrades and modifications

Skills

Automation systems

Facilities management

SCADA/PLC

Leadership

Asset lifecycle

Maintenance planning

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

CMMS

CAFM

BMS

Siemens

Beckhoff

Allen Bradley

Job description

Automation and Facilities Manager

Circa £85,000

Monday to Friday

Doncaster

The Company

A major Distribution Centre with a high level of automation, complex infrastructure and a fast-paced operational environment. The site requires a strong, hands-on Engineering leader who can manage both Automation and Facilities activity, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance across a 24/7 operation. The culture is collaborative, quality focused and offers exposure to cross functional teams, senior stakeholders and large-scale engineering projects.

The Role

You will lead the Automation and Facilities function onsite, managing a multi disciplined team and supporting a wider workforce of around 70 FTEs. The remit covers proactive maintenance, asset care, facilities management, compliance, contractor control and continuous improvement across all automated systems and site infrastructure.

You will work closely with Operations, H&S, Procurement, Property, Control Room and external partners to maintain high performance, minimise downtime and ensure the site operates safely and efficiently. The role requires strong leadership, structured decision making and the ability to drive a proactive, high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the onsite Automation and Facilities team
• Delivering structured coaching, performance reviews and development plans
• Driving a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
• Managing automation and facilities activity across a 24/7 operation
• Transitioning the site from reactive to proactive maintenance
• Managing asset lifecycle, obsolescence planning and system upgrades
• Overseeing PPM schedules through CMMS and CAFM systems
• Driving effective resource planning, issue resolution and asset care
• Collaborating cross functionally to resolve operational issues
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Managing contractors and third-party service providers
• Ensuring SLA compliance and strong service delivery
• Overseeing site wide facilities management including cleaning, utilities and infrastructure
• Ensuring environmental compliance and waste management
• Leading emergency response planning and incident management
• Supporting infrastructure, energy and building services projects
• Monitoring budgets, reporting KPIs and driving continuous improvement
• Managing labour, Opex and service support budgets circa £5M
• Overseeing procurement of parts, materials and critical stock
• Delivering automation and facilities projects, upgrades and modifications

The Person:

• Extensive experience managing large engineering teams within automated warehouse or FMCG environments
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, building infrastructure and facilities management
• Working knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems including Siemens, Beckhoff and Allen Bradley
• Proven track record of driving cultural and operational change
• Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis capability
• Strong understanding of UK building compliance, environmental regulations and safety frameworks
• Experience with CMMS, CAFM and BMS platforms
• Strong contractor and supplier management experience
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong decision-making capability with a proactive, organised approach
• Ability to coach, motivate and influence teams
• Self-motivated, confident and able to prioritise workload effectively

Keywords

Automation, Facilities Management, Engineering Leadership, Automated Warehouse, FMCG, SCADA, PLC, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, CMMS, CAFM, BMS, Asset Care, Continuous Improvement, PPM, Contractor Management, Compliance, Infrastructure, Distribution Centre