Regional Technical Manager

Bleckmann; Crick; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Life insurance

Retail and Various Discounts via a Ben

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Social Events

Exclusive Client Discounts

Job summary

Bleckmann UK seeks an experienced Maintenance & Automation Engineer to lead technical strategy for automation clusters across fulfilment centres. You will define budgets, KPI dashboards, and asset life-cycle plans while mentoring site teams and coordinating with central engineering, IT, and data-science groups.

The role demands 8+ years in automated warehousing, multi-site leadership, and hands-on problem solving, with CMMS and data tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience in automated warehousing or high-volume environments.
• Multi-site leadership experience.
• Experience with budgets and capital projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Hands-on, analytical, and solution-driven mindset.
• Flexible and able to support during project phases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical and maintenance strategy implementation for an automation cluster of fulfilment centres.
• Define asset life-cycle strategy and long-term replacement plan in line with ROI hurdles.
• Implement corporate maintenance standards, statutory inspection regimes, and ISO-55000 asset-management principles across all sites.
• Define the maintenance KPI’s to be monitored; benchmark sites and drive Kaizen projects for downtime reduction.
• Mentor Coordinators technical support; develop talent pipeline; manage certifications and crisis response.
• Pilot new technologies (condition-based monitoring, AGV/AMR, Pick-Robots) and scale proven solutions.
• Interface with central engineering, IT and data-science teams on automation upgrades.
• Drive best practice sharing amongst sites and clusters.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Automation experience

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Data/BI tools

Job description

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes - from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew - a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement - and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients - and for each other - we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday within day hours, offering a salary up to £60,000.00 plus a car allowance, based on your skills and experience.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Responsible for the technical & maintenance strategy implementation for an automation cluster of fulfilment centres, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective automation performance that supports business targets.

Strategy & Budgeting

Support maintenance managers in drawing up budgets for regions and sites. Challenge them to stay within these budgets, with a variance of +/- 3%.Define asset life-cycle strategy and long-term replacement plan in line with ROI hurdles.

Governance & Compliance

Implement corporate maintenance standards, statutory inspection regimes, and ISO-55000 asset-management principles across all sites. Conduct periodic site audits; close actions within 30 days. Establish and develop a technical community with the aim of aligning practices and methodologies, as well as sharing best maintenance practices (1 meeting/month).

Performance Management

Define the maintenance KPI’s to be monitored. Consolidate and validate KPI pack with maintenance coordinators (uptime, cost/throughput, energy, safety).Benchmark sites and drive cross-site Kaizen projects to deliver ≥ 10 % YoY downtime reduction.

People & Capability

Set competency frameworks; mentor Coordinators technical support; develop talent pipeline. Develop staff through technical training modules (continuing education, SOPs, etc.) Manage the monitoring of certifications and accreditations for technical services personnel. Lead crisis response for critical incidents (24/7 on-call escalation tier where necessary).

Collect and validate support service contracts. Monitor performance during contract review meetings.

Pilot new technologies (condition-based monitoring, AGV/AMR, Pick-Robots) and scale proven solutions. Interface with central engineering, IT and data-science teams on automation upgrades. Approve proposals for technical improvements and developments for sites in their region or area of responsibility and ensure that all parameters are taken into account in the adaptations (safety, documentation, maintenance plan, information feedback for dashboards, etc.).Drive best practice sharing amongst sites but also clusters.

Stakeholder Management

Present technical roadmap Head of Technical & Maintenance; align with supply-chain, finance and safety stakeholders.

Project Management

Be a key player in the management of automation projects, both in the engineering phase and in the installation monitoring phase, from FAT to SAT and operational testing. Establish requirements for support contracts and spare parts. Negotiate contracts and monitor orders.

Profile:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering (Robotics is a plus)
• 8+ years’ experience in automated warehousing or high-volume environments
• Multi-site leadership experience
• Proven experience with budgets and capital projects
• Strong troubleshooting and system support skills (automation)
• Experience with CMMS and data/BI tools
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Hands-on, analytical, and solution-driven mindset
• Flexible and able to support during project phases

What do we offer?

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts

Please note: Bleckmann UK does not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact: [e-mail]

Cultural Fit: The 4 E’s of Bleckmann

• Entrepreneurship: Brings a proactive, opportunity-driven mindset. Able to spot and act on AI opportunities that create value for Bleckmann and its clients.
• Expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge and credibility in AI, data, and transformation. Shares insights and builds confidence across teams.
• Energy: Operates with drive, resilience, and a hands-on attitude. Motivates others and maintains momentum even in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Engagement: Builds strong relationships across the organisation. Listens, connects, and collaborates with authenticity and purpose.