Engineering Site Lead - 24/7 Logistics Automation

MotionTech; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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.