Shift Equipment Technician Manager

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturing firm in Derry/Londonderry seeks a Shift Equipment Technician Manager to lead a team in maintaining complex manufacturing equipment. You will oversee maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 Qualification or equivalent experience in technical management. This full-time position offers various company benefits in a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programmes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Inspiring leader who can motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists.
• Strong technical profile with relevant experience in analysing trends.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Manage a team of Technicians and support their development.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Adaptability

Analysing trends and patterns

Education

Level 4 Qualification in Technical or Management

Level 3 Qualification with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Maintenance database system

Job description

Join our dynamic Equipment Operations Team and be part of a high-tech environment where innovation meets excellence. We are a leading-edge employer dedicated to the production of magnetic read-write heads used in data storage. Our team is critical to maintaining the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing facility.

About the role - you will:

We are looking for an inspiring leader to motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists. As the Shift Equipment Technician Manager, you will oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across a wide range of complex manufacturing equipment. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of equipment availability and effectiveness.

• Manage team of Technicians, including the effective communication of goals, providing training and development opportunities and providing feedback on performance in a high performing team environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures including the reporting of accidents/incidents/work related illnesses, regular safety audits, compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Report on the condition of equipment, analysing patterns of breakdowns and ensure preventative maintenance is completed on schedule as per the maintenance database system.
• Take the lead in downtime situations to resolve issues, providing an immediate response and timely resolution.
• Adapt plans and manage changes that arise because of priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes or technology.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a continuous improvement culture within the team.
• Provide engineering advice and support to site operational teams regarding equipment performance.
• Promote and drive the building of cross-departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness.
• Maintain focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals.

About you:

• You are an inspiring leader who can motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists.
• You excel in effective communication, providing clear goals, training, and feedback to your team.
• You are adaptable and can manage changes due to priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes, or technology.

Your experience includes:

• Relevant Level 4 Qualification (e.g Technical or Management) or a relevant Level 3 Qualification with 3 years relevant experience (e.g Technical or Management).
• A strong technical profile with demonstrated relevant experience analysing trends and patterns to identify preventative maintenance solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability within a high performing team environment.

You may also have:

• You will bring a strong people supervisory / management profile with demonstrated experience in all HR management aspects for the role.
• Demonstrating a successful track record of managing a team of people against goals and targets, in a pressurised work environment.
• A relevant health and safety qualification such as CSR gold, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent.
• You might have a recognised management qualification.

You will also be entitled to many other Company Benefits:

• Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.

Interested in joining us? Please complete an application on our careers page by midnight on 05/01/2026.

*Any costs associated with obtaining a right to work in the UK (e.g. visa fees and health surcharge) will be borne by the applicant.

Work Shifts: 12-hour onsite shifts that include days and nights. Working shift include: 4 nights on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off, 3 nights 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off. The rota will then repeat.

This is a Full-Time position working 42 hours per week, on-site working.

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Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidised on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape.

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

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