Engineering & Facilities Manager

TJX EUROPE; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Manager for their Stoke Processing Centre. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading engineering teams. The ideal candidate has an engineering qualification and relevant experience in managing technical teams and projects. Join and be part of a vibrant team that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment with management of a technical team.
• Familiarity with pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLC systems.
• Able to interpret site plans, drawings, and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and maintenance activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legislative standards.
• Develop and manage maintenance and facilities budget.

Skills

Engineering qualification (Mechanical / Electrical)

Experience managing technical teams

Problem solving and analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management experience

IT literate

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

TJX is an exciting place to work and we count on our Associates to bring our business to life. Staying true to our open, collaborative culture and values of honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect is a top priority for us. TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores‑TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team‑a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off‑price retailer.

Job Description

At TJX Europe, we're looking for an Engineering & Facilities Manager! Based in our Stoke Processing Centre, reporting into the General Manager, this role will be pivotal in sustaining the smooth running of the site by ensuring the correct working of all mechanical or electrical equipment, making sure this is constantly maintained and meets the needs of the business.

• Lead all facilities and maintenance activities on site, including contractors, acting as technical specialist in for building improvements and repairs
• Ensure that all work is carried out to the latest legislation and regulations in conjunction with TJX policy, whilst ensuring safety standards of own team and contractors and within the site are upheld to legislative and Company standards
• Optimise availability, productivity and performance from plant, machinery and equipment on site.
• Lead the onsite engineering & procurement teams, including recruitment, welfare, performance management and prioritise work schedules
• Provide supervision, guidance, support, instruction and training for the development of skills of the team, ensure they are efficient, well‑motivated and have a strong desire to complete repairs in a timely manner whilst ensuring H & S compliance
• Relationship and S.L.A management of the incumbent site 3rd party cleaning, catering and travel service providers
• Ensure all vital risk assessments are undertaken and that Safe Systems of Work are in place in relation to people, plant, equipment, property, environmental and health and safety
• Control and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance schedule in line with the manufacturer's recommendations and ensuring compliance with all current statutory legislation
• Conduct all relevant inspections and testing to Company Health & Safety Policies and Insurers' requirements.
• Identify and maximise chances to create cost savings, including energy usage
• Responsible for site maintenance and facilities budget including spent analysis & payment invoicing and site annual Capital Expenditure and project implementation
• Develop effective supplier relationships and undertake contract negotiations where applicable and lead contractors in the cost effective and safe delivery of scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Drive an effective and efficient process for continuous improvement
• Ensure levels of housekeeping are maintained to the highest standards throughout areas of responsibility and where appropriate advising colleagues of improvement required
• To ensure consistent training procedures are maintained so as not to invalidate any warranty or contractual issues in respect to performance

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Engineering qualification (Mechanical / Electrical) with experience in a similar environment, including management of technical team and conversant with systems for pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC's
• Consistent track record working in partnership with management teams with experience of leading and developing a multi‑skilled team.
• IT literate with Problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to read and interpret site plans and drawings / layouts and contribute thoughts to potential site development and changes
• HS&E legislation and Codes of Practice
• Project management experience.
• Able to communicate effectively and embrace appropriate style for audience

Apply Today

Apply today and Discover Different at TJX.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:
Lymedale Business Park

Location:
EUR UK Stoke Processing Centre