Automation and Facilities Manager

Home Bargains; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 28-33 days

Store discount 10%

Onsite fitness centre

Onsite canteen

Flexible pay & benefits

Job summary

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is seeking an Automation & Facilities Manager to lead the 24/7 Automation and Facilities function at the Omega Distribution Centre in Warrington.

This role reports to the Head of Automation & Engineering and requires directing a large multi-functional team across automation, facilities, and technical cleaning to ensure safety, reliability, and uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• Proven leadership of multi-skilled Engineering and Facilities teams in warehouse/automation.
• Strong knowledge of automated material handling systems, SCADA, PLC-based controls.
• Experience with CMMS, CAFM, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Understanding of UK building compliance and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and third-party providers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation, Facilities, and Technical Cleaning teams.
• Oversee performance and lifecycle of automation systems with partners.
• Maintain building infrastructure and utilities for continuity.
• Direct the site's cleaning strategy and asset care.
• Drive proactive maintenance using CMMS/CAFM and ensure PPM delivery.
• Manage third-party service providers and SLAs.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental best practice.
• Lead strategic projects and budget KPIs site-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Budgeting

Continuous improvement

Safety culture

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

CAFM

BMS

SCADA

PLC Controls

Job description

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Closing Date:

27/11/2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Facilities

Business Unit:

Package

Salary & Hours

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 37.50 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10%store discount at all our retail stores
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive colleague discounts, savings opportunities, and much more.
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/ 7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a highly capable and forward-thinking Automation & Facilities Manager to lead the 24/7 Automation and Facilities function at our state-of-the-art Omega Distribution Centre, located at the Omega Business Park.

Omega is one of the UK's most advanced automated logistics operations, supported by significant investment in cutting-edge automation and material flow technology in partnership with WITRON. Reporting to the Head of Automation & Engineering, you will lead a large multi-functional team responsible for automation performance, facilities management, technical cleaning, maintenance delivery, and operational continuity across the site.

Working alongside experienced technical and operational teams, you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our infrastructure, automation systems, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will play a pivotal role in shaping operational performance, developing people capability, managing key service providers, and delivering strategic initiatives that support the continued growth and success of the operation.

Job Overview

• Leadership & People Management - Lead and develop the Automation, Facilities, and Technical Cleaning teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Automation & Asset Performance - Oversee the performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of Omega's advanced automation systems, working closely with WITRON and internal engineering teams to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
• Facilities & Infrastructure Management -Ensure all building infrastructure, utilities, and site services are maintained to the highest standards, supporting business continuity and statutory compliance.
• Technical Cleaning Strategy - Lead the site's technical cleaning function, providing clear direction and leadership to ensure exceptional standards of asset care, operational reliability, and compliance across the automation estate.
• Operational Excellence - Drive the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance through effective use of CMMS and CAFM systems, ensuring robust PPM delivery and asset management practices.
• Third-Party Service Management - Manage key third-party service providers, including resident engineering contracts and specialist contractors, ensuring strong performance, accountability, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - Champion health, safety, and environmental best practice, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, company standards, and safe systems of work.
• Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement - Lead projects, manage KPIs and budgets, support innovation, and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness across the site.
• HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership of multi-skilled Engineering and Facilities teams within a warehouse, automation, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of automated material handling systems, SCADA, PLC-based controls, infrastructure, and facilities operations.
• Experience working with CMMS, CAFM, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK building compliance, environmental legislation, and engineering best practice.
• Proven experience managing significant budgets, contracts, and third-party service providers.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a complex, fast-paced environment.

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About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started 45years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600+ stores we have over 5million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!