Shift Equipment Technician Manager

Seagate Technology; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

On-site gym

Annual leave

Job summary

Seagate Technology in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland seeks a Shift Equipment Technician Manager to lead a team of Engineering Specialists responsible for maintaining and improving complex manufacturing equipment.

You will oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance, drive downtime resolution, mentor staff, and collaborate across departments to ensure equipment availability and safety standards in a high-tech production environment.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or Level 3 with 3 years relevant experience in technical/management.
• Strong leadership with experience mentoring engineers.
• Experience analyzing trends to identify preventive maintenance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineering technicians and set goals, provide training, and give performance feedback.
• Oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures and regular safety audits are followed.
• Lead downtime response and coordinate rapid issue resolution.
• Promote continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Level 4 Qualification (Technical or Management)

Tools

Maintenance database

Job description

About Our Group

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.

You Will

• 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 break downs 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, organization 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.

This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

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.

At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

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.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized 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!

See List Below Of Many Of Our 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, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.
• 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.

Location

Springtown, United Kingdom

Travel

None