Maintenance Shift Manager

TN United Kingdom; Upper Langwith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Shift Manager to lead a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art distribution center. This role involves both leadership and hands-on maintenance, ensuring the availability of automated equipment and optimizing performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a wealth of opportunities for career advancement in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

Frasers Champion

Fearless 1000 Bonus

Frasers Festival

CEO Sessions

Retail Reconnect

Frasers Fit

Retail Trust

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in automation is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering Team to minimize downtime and ensure uptime.
• Conduct performance management and analyze data for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fault Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Software

Job description

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At Frasers Group, we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we serve our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium, and luxury brands globally. As an industry leader, we elevate the retail experience through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Our mission: We are building the world’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Our purpose: We are elevating the lives of many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences.

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers, driven to operate outside their comfort zones to shape the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is immense, and the experience is unrivalled. To make the most of it, you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits: Think fast, fearlessly, and bring the team along.
• Own it and back yourself: Take ownership of the basics, your role, and results.
• Be relevant: Be relevant to our people, partners, and the planet.

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

We are seeking a Maintenance Shift Manager based in our state-of-the-art 2.5 million square foot Distribution Centre in Shirebrook, one of the most advanced warehouses in the UK, spanning over 30 football pitches. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates motivated by responsibility and accountability during a period of cultural change and elevation—embracing Frasers Group values in all you do.

You will lead the Engineering Team, directing activities to minimize downtime and ensure uptime and availability of automated equipment. Through technical leadership and a commitment to service quality, you will support operations by utilizing a broad skill set, proactively improving performance and reliability. You will spend 50% of your time leading the team and 50% engaged in hands-on maintenance activities.

• Manage and coordinate your shift team’s activities through effective planning and organization.
• Train, coach, and mentor your team.
• Conduct performance management, including formal reviews.
• Analyze data to maintain and improve performance, maximizing efficiency in line with KPIs.
• Champion safe working practices.
• Perform maintenance and servicing of onsite automated equipment.
• Carry out planned and reactive repairs on material handling equipment, including conveyors, sorters, shuttles, and robotics.
• Fault-find and diagnose mechanical/electrical faults.
• Respond promptly to automation faults and breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Work to optimize automation performance.
• Complete reports using CMMS and Microsoft software.
• Support service tracking, error analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, overseeing hazardous tasks and PTW.
• Lead shift handovers and support site meetings.
• Maintain strong communication with the Automation Manager and Head of Automation.

Applicants should have prior leadership experience in automation, a continuous improvement mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to coach and mentor teams effectively.

Along with your benefits package, we offer various perks:

Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities:

• Frasers Champion: Recognize outstanding employees monthly through peer nominations, with winners receiving double pay for a month.
• Fearless 1000: If our share price hits £10 for 30+ days consecutively by October 2025, all employees will receive a bonus, with the top 1000 performers earning bonuses up to £1 million.
• Frasers Festival: An annual celebration with brand villages, guest speakers, entertainment, and fitness challenges.
• CEO Sessions: Quarterly sessions with the CEO and leadership team for employee engagement and Q&A.
• Retail Reconnect: Spend two days in stores or warehouses annually to understand frontline operations and contribute ideas.

Employee Welfare:

• Frasers Fit: Free gym classes, discounted memberships, and wellbeing programs supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Retail Trust: Free access to mental health support, helpline, counseling, and financial/legal advice.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will review applications and respond to all candidates. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to confirm details before a first interview, focused on culture and values. Successful candidates will proceed through further interviews, possibly including a presentation or task to demonstrate skills.