Automation & Facilities Leader, 24/7 Ops – Warrington

Winsearch; England; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager in Warrington to lead a 24/7 automated distribution centre. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team across automation and facilities, deliver proactive maintenance, safety compliance and continuous improvement across assets and infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic decision making and collaboration with Operations, H&S and external partners.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large engineering teams in automated environments.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, building infrastructure and facilities management.
• Experience with CMMS/CAFM/BMS platforms and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite Automation and Facilities team and drive a proactive maintenance culture.
• Coach and develop staff with performance reviews and development plans.
• Manage asset lifecycle, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure uptime.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

SCADA & PLC systems

Budget management

Safety compliance

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

Tools

SCADA systems

Siemens

Beckhoff

Allen Bradley

CMMS

CAFM

BMS

Job description

Winsearch is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager in Warrington to lead a 24/7 automated distribution centre. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team across automation and facilities, deliver proactive maintenance, safety compliance and continuous improvement across assets and infrastructure.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic decision making and collaboration with Operations, H&S and external partners.