Head of Automation & Facilities - 24/7 Warehouse

IWFM; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager for a high-automation Distribution Centre in Warrington. The role leads the onsite Automation and Facilities function, overseeing a ~70 FTE team and ensuring safe, reliable performance across a 24/7 operation.

You will drive proactive maintenance, asset care, compliance and continuous improvement, coordinating with Operations, H&S, Procurement and external partners to minimise downtime and deliver strong service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large engineering teams in automated warehouses or FMCG environments.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, building infrastructure and facilities management.
• Experience with CMMS, CAFM and BMS platforms.
• NEBOSH or IOSH or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the onsite Automation and Facilities team.
• Deliver coaching, performance reviews and development plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Manage automation and facilities activity across a 24/7 operation.
• Oversee asset lifecycle, obsolescence planning and system upgrades.
• Oversee PMM/PPM schedules through CMMS and CAFM systems.
• Drive effective resource planning, issue resolution and asset care.
• Collaborate cross functionally to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Safety awareness

Automation systems

SCADA/PLC knowledge

Education

NEBOSH IOSH or equivalent qualification

Tools

CMMS

CAFM

BMS

CMMS/CAFM systems

SCADA/PLC platforms

Job description

IWFM is seeking an Automation and Facilities Manager for a high-automation Distribution Centre in Warrington. The role leads the onsite Automation and Facilities function, overseeing a ~70 FTE team and ensuring safe, reliable performance across a 24/7 operation.

You will drive proactive maintenance, asset care, compliance and continuous improvement, coordinating with Operations, H&S, Procurement and external partners to minimise downtime and deliver strong service levels.