Automation Shift Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £68,073 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L11 0JA |
| Cwmni: | Home Bargains |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RM/JH/ASM/AXIS/0426/GFM |
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We’re looking for an experienced and driven Automation Shift Manager to join our Engineering and Facilities team at our Axis Distribution Centre in Liverpool. You’ll play a key leadership role in managing a team of multi-disciplined engineers, ensuring the site’s complex automation systems perform efficiently across a 24/7 operation.
You’ll lead from the front—providing clear direction, hands-on technical support, and ensuring all maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with business KPIs. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, supporting the transition from reactive to proactive engineering practices.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, automated environment and is passionate about developing people, optimising performance, and delivering operational reliability in one of the UK’s leading logistics networks.
PackageSalary & Hours
- £68,073.97 (plus £9,405.56 night shift premium)
- Panama shift pattern (2 shifts on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off) - 12 hour shifts from 6pm - 6am
Employee Benefits
- Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
Contributable company pension scheme
10% store discount at all our retail stores
Death in Service Benefit
Long service recognition scheme
MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover
Leadership & People Management
Lead and manage a team of multi-disciplined engineers, including service engineers, engineering assistants, and stores personnel. Provide structured development through appraisals, PDPs, and ongoing coaching.Operational Excellence
Ensure the completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault rectification, and installations while driving a proactive maintenance culture supported by the CMMS system.Continuous Improvement
Identify and implement improvement opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency, fostering a culture of innovation across the engineering team.Third-Party & Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers to achieve KPIs and SLA targets. Collaborate closely with Operations, HR, Control Room, H&S, and Planning teams to support business priorities.Health & Safety & Compliance
Champion safe working practices across all engineering activities. Conduct safety audits, maintain compliance with statutory obligations, and ensure team training and qualifications are current.Strategic Decision-Making
Make informed decisions on resource allocation, workload prioritisation, and escalation of technical issues. Act as proxy for the Engineering Manager when required, providing leadership across shifts.Performance & Reporting
Monitor team performance, report on shift KPIs, and ensure all activities are accurately recorded. Maintain visual standards, support CI initiatives, and ensure engineering tasks are completed to plan.Cross-Site Collaboration
Work collaboratively with other Engineering Shift Managers to ensure seamless shift handovers, effective communication, and alignment on priorities across the DC.
Time-served with a minimum HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams within an automated warehouse or FMCG environment.
In-depth knowledge of SCADA and PLC-based control systems (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley).
Strong mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis experience.
Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation with an IOSH or equivalent qualification.
Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office platforms.
Experience managing contractors and third-party service providers to SLA standards.
Strong decision-making, communication, and influencing skills.
Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Knowledge of working at height and rescue procedures desirable.
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started over 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600+ stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!