Circa £85,000
Monday to Friday
Doncaster
The Company
A major Distribution Centre with a high level of automation, complex infrastructure and a fast-paced operational environment. The site requires a strong, hands-on Engineering leader who can manage both Automation and Facilities activity, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance across a 24/7 operation. The culture is collaborative, quality focused and offers exposure to cross functional teams, senior stakeholders and large-scale engineering projects.
The Role
You will lead the Automation and Facilities function onsite, managing a multi disciplined team and supporting a wider workforce of around 70 FTEs. The remit covers proactive maintenance, asset care, facilities management, compliance, contractor control and continuous improvement across all automated systems and site infrastructure.
You will work closely with Operations, H&S, Procurement, Property, Control Room and external partners to maintain high performance, minimise downtime and ensure the site operates safely and efficiently. The role requires strong leadership, structured decision making and the ability to drive a proactive, high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and developing the onsite Automation and Facilities team
Delivering structured coaching, performance reviews and development plans
Driving a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
Managing automation and facilities activity across a 24/7 operation
Transitioning the site from reactive to proactive maintenance
Managing asset lifecycle, obsolescence planning and system upgrades
Overseeing PPM schedules through CMMS and CAFM systems
Driving effective resource planning, issue resolution and asset care
Collaborating cross functionally to resolve operational issues
Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Managing contractors and third-party service providers
Ensuring SLA compliance and strong service delivery
Overseeing site wide facilities management including cleaning, utilities and infrastructure
Ensuring environmental compliance and waste management
Leading emergency response planning and incident management
Supporting infrastructure, energy and building services projects
Monitoring budgets, reporting KPIs and driving continuous improvement
Managing labour, Opex and service support budgets circa £5M
Overseeing procurement of parts, materials and critical stock
Delivering automation and facilities projects, upgrades and modifications
The Person:
Extensive experience managing large engineering teams within automated warehouse or FMCG environments
Strong knowledge of automation systems, building infrastructure and facilities management
Working knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems including Siemens, Beckhoff and Allen Bradley
Proven track record of driving cultural and operational change
Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis capability
Strong understanding of UK building compliance, environmental regulations and safety frameworks
Experience with CMMS, CAFM and BMS platforms
Strong contractor and supplier management experience
NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualification
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong decision-making capability with a proactive, organised approach
Ability to coach, motivate and influence teams
Self-motivated, confident and able to prioritise workload effectively
Keywords
Automation, Facilities Management, Engineering Leadership, Automated Warehouse, FMCG, SCADA, PLC, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, CMMS, CAFM, BMS, Asset Care, Continuous Improvement, PPM, Contractor Management, Compliance, Infrastructure, Distribution Centre
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Salary description
£85000.00 - £85000.00 per year