Engineering Site Manager

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

What's in it for you

• Full leadership of a 12-strong resident engineering team
• A mix of proven storage and logistics automation technologies
• Genuine scope to drive Continuous Improvement and World Class Maintenance across the site

About the role

MotionTech provides engineering and maintenance support to automated distribution and logistics sites across the UK. This site runs 24/7, and you'd be embedded on-site as part of the customer's operation, with real accountability for how engineering performs here.

Key responsibilities

You'll:

• 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

What you'll bring

Essential

• HNC or equivalent in engineering, ideally with an electrical bias
• Proven experience in an engineering and maintenance leadership role
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in an engineering environment
• Experience managing contractors through a permit-to-work system

Useful, not essential

• Experience with CMMS and PPM scheduling systems
• Background in conveyor or logistics automation environments
• Exposure to Continuous Improvement or World Class Maintenance principles
• Confidence managing purchasing for spares and consumables

Benefits & culture

• Financial: Current salary of £66,260, subject to review.
• Flexibility: One site, Monday to Friday, with a planned on‑call rota rather than constant reactive calls.
• Development: Real scope to shape Continuous Improvement and World Class Maintenance practice across the team.

Working arrangements

Working arrangements

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire | On-site

Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Monday to Friday, exact hours confirmed at interview

On-call: Participation in the site's escalation rota, supporting a 24/7 operation