Shift Equipment Technician Manager

Seagate; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in data storage is seeking an Engineering Team Leader to motivate and develop a team of Engineering Specialists. This role involves managing maintenance across complex manufacturing equipment and ensuring safety compliance. You'll lead initiatives for continuous improvement and foster cross-departmental cooperation in a high-tech environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Occupational healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

On-site gym

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership within a high-performing team environment.
• Relevant qualifications in technical or management fields.
• Experience in analyzing trends for preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Manage a team of Technicians and ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Lead downtime situations to resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 4 Qualification (Technical or Management)

Level 3 Qualification with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Health and Safety Qualifications (CSR gold, IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Join our dynamic Equipment Operations Team and be part of a high-tech environment where innovation meets excellence. We are a leading 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 team leader, 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.

You will:

• Manage a team of Technicians, including communicating goals, providing training and development opportunities, and giving performance feedback in a high-performing team environment.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including reporting accidents/incidents/work-related illnesses, conducting safety audits, and following standard operating procedures.
• Report on equipment condition, analyze breakdown patterns, and ensure preventative maintenance is completed on schedule using the maintenance database system.
• Lead downtime situations to resolve issues promptly, providing immediate response and timely resolution.
• Adapt plans and manage changes due to priorities, resources, policies, organizational changes, or technology updates.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide engineering advice and support to operational teams regarding equipment performance.
• Build cross-departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness.
• Focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals.

About you:

• You are an inspiring leader capable of motivating, mentoring, and developing a team of Engineering Specialists.
• You communicate effectively, providing clear goals, training, and feedback.
• You are adaptable and can manage changes related to priorities, resources, policies, or technology.

Your experience includes:

• Demonstrated leadership within a high-performing team environment.
• Relevant Level 4 Qualification (e.g., Technical or Management) or Level 3 Qualification with 3 years relevant experience.

You may also have:

• A relevant health and safety qualification such as CSR gold, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• A strong technical background with experience analyzing trends for preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.

Benefits include:

• Health: Private healthcare, sick pay, occupational healthcare, employee assistance, income protection, on-site gym.
• Work-Life Balance: Annual leave, part-time options, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, bereavement leave, on-site gym.
• Finance: Pension scheme, life assurance, stock purchase plan, competitive pay, bonuses, employee discounts, civil/jury duty pay.
• Career Development: Training, service awards, LinkedIn Learning, development programs.

Interested candidates should apply via our careers page by midnight on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Please note, any costs for obtaining a UK work visa will be borne by the applicant. Demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your cover letter or CV to proceed.

Work shifts are 12-hour onsite shifts, including days and nights, with a repeating rota. This is a full-time position working 42 hours per week. Testing may be part of the selection process.

At Seagate, we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all community sections and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including the Protestant community.

Location: Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is among the largest in the area, with over 1,400 employees. Facilities include an on-site café, gym, employee resource groups, and community engagement activities.