Shift Equipment Technician Manager

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

Job summary

A leading technology employer in Derry/Londonderry seeks an inspiring leader to manage a team of Engineering Specialists. This role involves overseeing maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a Level 4 Qualification or a relevant Level 3 Qualification with substantial experience in a high-performing team environment. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension schemes

On-site gym

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership within a high-performing team environment.
• Experience with health and safety regulations, ideally CSR Gold, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Strong technical profile with trend analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Technicians and oversee maintenance operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Analyze equipment breakdown patterns and oversee preventative maintenance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Level 4 Qualification (e.g., Technical or Management)

Level 3 Qualification with at least 3 years of relevant experience

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 adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Report on equipment condition, analyze breakdown patterns, and ensure preventative maintenance is completed as scheduled using the maintenance database system.
• Lead during downtime situations to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
• Adapt plans and manage changes resulting from priority shifts, resource adjustments, policies, organizational changes, or technology updates.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of ongoing enhancement within the team.
• Provide engineering advice and support to operational teams regarding equipment performance.
• Build cross-departmental relationships within the facility to improve work effectiveness.
• Focus on achieving 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 excel in effective communication, setting clear goals, providing training, and delivering constructive feedback.
• You are adaptable and skilled at managing changes arising from priorities, resources, policies, or technology.

Your experience includes:

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

You may also have:

• A relevant health and safety qualification such as CSR Gold, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• A strong technical profile with experience analyzing trends and patterns to identify preventative maintenance solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.

Additional Benefits:

Seagate offers many benefits, including private healthcare, pension schemes, employee assistance programs, on-site gym, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Application Details:

If interested, please complete an application on our careers page by midnight on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Please include how you meet the criteria in your Cover Letter or CV.

Work Shifts:

12-hour onsite shifts, including days and nights, with various rotating schedules. This is a full-time position working 42 hours per week.

Location:

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Our site is a large manufacturing facility with amenities including an on-site cafe, gym, and various employee networks and resource groups.