At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a maintenance team to keep automation systems running smoothly and efficiently.
- Company: Join MotionTech, a leader in automated systems for logistics and retail across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Permanent, full-time role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Step into management and make a real impact on operational efficiency and team development.
- Qualifications: Engineering background with hands-on maintenance experience and leadership skills.
About MotionTech
MotionTech designs, installs and maintains conveyor, robotics and automated storage systems for logistics, food and beverage, and retail sites across the UK. Founded in 1997 and now more than 150 people strong, they support equipment through its full lifecycle, from installation through to day-to-day maintenance.
You'll report to MotionTech's Customer Account Manager, leading the maintenance team responsible for keeping the client's automation running to the daily operational plan. It's a hands-on role: you'll carry out planned and reactive maintenance alongside your team, while driving improvement projects and building the team's skills.
- Lead the planned preventative maintenance programme using the Computerised Maintenance System
- Oversee reactive maintenance, keeping downtime to a minimum
- Identify and deliver improvement projects to boost throughput and capacity
- Cover shift rotas and develop the team's skills and competencies
- Maintain good housekeeping across all automated areas
Qualifications:
- ONC/HNC or equivalent in engineering, with an electrical bias preferred
- Proven, hands-on experience in engineering and maintenance, both electrical and mechanical
- Proven experience leading or supervising a maintenance team
- Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Background working in a warehouse, distribution or automated manufacturing environment
- Experience delivering improvement projects that cut downtime or increased throughput
Financial: £65,000 per year plus an annual bonus, plus a pension and sick pay scheme.
Wellbeing: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Death in Service cover and company uniform.
Contract: Permanent. Full-time.
Hours: Days, Monday to Friday.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor employer: MotionTech
MotionTech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets hands-on engineering. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team while driving impactful improvement projects. Located in the heart of the UK logistics sector, MotionTech provides competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, annual bonuses, and a supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth.
