On-Site Engineering Lead – 24/7 Automation & Maintenance

MotionTech; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £66,260

On-site role

Mon-Fri schedule

Development opportunities

Job summary

MotionTech is hiring an Engineering Site Manager in Northamptonshire to lead a 12-person resident engineering team on-site, ensuring continuous uptime and compliance. You will report to the Customer Service Account Manager and drive improvements across the site’s maintenance program.

The role requires proven leadership in engineering/maintenance, health and safety expertise, and experience managing contractors. On-site, Monday to Friday, 24/7 coverage presence. Salary £66,260 with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in engineering/maintenance.
• Strong health and safety knowledge required.
• Experience managing contractors and permit-to-work processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 resident engineers across the site 24/7.
• Manage contractors on-site through permit-to-work and safety plans.
• Deliver system uptime against KPIs and keep service records up to date.
• Drive Planned Preventative Maintenance via the CMMS.
• Own line management, development, and annual appraisals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Health & Safety awareness

Contractor management

Education

HNC or equivalent in engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Tools

CMMS

PPM scheduling

Job description

MotionTech is hiring an Engineering Site Manager in Northamptonshire to lead a 12-person resident engineering team on-site, ensuring continuous uptime and compliance. You will report to the Customer Service Account Manager and drive improvements across the site’s maintenance program.

The role requires proven leadership in engineering/maintenance, health and safety expertise, and experience managing contractors. On-site, Monday to Friday, 24/7 coverage presence. Salary £66,260 with on-site duties.