Engineering Site Lead - 24/7 Logistics Automation

MotionTech

Hardingstone

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 73,000

Full time

4 days ago
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On-site role in Northampton
Mon-Fri with planned on-call rota

Job summary

MotionTech in Northampton, UK, seeks an experienced Engineering Leader to head a 12-strong resident engineering team within a 24/7 automated distribution site. You will own daily performance, KPI delivery, and on-site safety, while managing contractors through permit-to-work and aligning with the customer’s H&S plan.

You will drive Planned Preventative Maintenance via the CMMS, shape long-term asset strategy, and conduct annual appraisals.

Qualifications

  • HNC or equivalent in engineering (electrical bias) is required.
  • Proven experience in engineering and maintenance leadership.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
  • Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in engineering.
  • Experience managing contractors through a permit-to-work system.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 12 resident engineers, covering the site around the clock.
  • Manage contractors on-site through permit-to-work and the customer's H&S plan.
  • Deliver system uptime against agreed KPIs and keep service records up to date.
  • Drive Planned Preventative Maintenance through the site's CMMS.
  • Own line management, development, and annual appraisals for your team.
  • Identify lifecycle repair and replacement needs to support long‑term asset planning.
  • Support the site's on‑call escalation rota, covering engineering issues outside normal hours.
  • Build a strong working relationship with the customer, communicating clearly at every level.

Skills

Engineering leadership
Contractor management
Health & Safety compliance
Permit-to-work
Continuous Improvement
People management

Education

HNC in engineering (electrical bias)

Tools

CMMS
PPM scheduling

Job description

MotionTech in Northampton, UK, seeks an experienced Engineering Leader to head a 12-strong resident engineering team within a 24/7 automated distribution site. You will own daily performance, KPI delivery, and on-site safety, while managing contractors through permit-to-work and aligning with the customer’s H&S plan.

You will drive Planned Preventative Maintenance via the CMMS, shape long-term asset strategy, and conduct annual appraisals.

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