Automation & Facilities Leader – 24/7 Warehouse Ops

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

Job summary

Proman is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team at a large automated distribution centre in Warrington. You will manage proactive maintenance, asset care and facilities across a 24/7 operation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on engineering leadership, strong contractor management and a track record of delivering complex automation projects within FMCG environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large engineering teams in 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.
• 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.

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

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Decision making

Coaching & development

Contractor management

Project delivery

Budget management

Root cause analysis

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

SCADA

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

CMMS

CAFM

BMS platforms

Job description

Proman is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team at a large automated distribution centre in Warrington. You will manage proactive maintenance, asset care and facilities across a 24/7 operation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive safety, efficiency and continuous improvement.

The role requires hands-on engineering leadership, strong contractor management and a track record of delivering complex automation projects within FMCG environments.