Full leadership of a 12-strong resident engineering team
A mix of proven storage and logistics automation technologies
Genuine scope to drive Continuous Improvement and World Class Maintenance across the site
About the role
MotionTech provides engineering and maintenance support to automated distribution and logistics sites across the UK. This site runs 24/7, and you'd be embedded on-site as part of the customer's operation, with real accountability for how engineering performs here.
Key responsibilities
You'll:
Lead a team of 12 resident engineers, covering the site around the clock
Manage contractors on-site through permit-to-work and the customer's H&S plan
Deliver system uptime against agreed KPIs and keep service records up to date
Drive Planned Preventative Maintenance through the site's CMMS
Own line management, development, and annual appraisals for your team
Identify lifecycle repair and replacement needs to support long‑term asset planning
Support the site's on‑call escalation rota, covering engineering issues outside normal hours
Build a strong working relationship with the customer, communicating clearly at every level
What you'll bring
Essential
HNC or equivalent in engineering, ideally with an electrical bias
Proven experience in an engineering and maintenance leadership role
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in an engineering environment
Experience managing contractors through a permit-to-work system
Useful, not essential
Experience with CMMS and PPM scheduling systems
Background in conveyor or logistics automation environments
Exposure to Continuous Improvement or World Class Maintenance principles
Confidence managing purchasing for spares and consumables
Benefits & culture
Financial: Current salary of £66,260, subject to review.
Flexibility: One site, Monday to Friday, with a planned on‑call rota rather than constant reactive calls.
Development: Real scope to shape Continuous Improvement and World Class Maintenance practice across the team.
Working arrangements
Working arrangements
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire | On-site
Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Monday to Friday, exact hours confirmed at interview
On-call: Participation in the site's escalation rota, supporting a 24/7 operation
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