Automation and Facilities Manager

Package Description

Salary & Hours

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 37.50 hours per week
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme

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
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• Steam - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive colleague discounts, savings opportunities, and much more.
• 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

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a highly capable and forward-thinking Automation & Facilities Manager to lead the 24/7 Automation and Facilities function at our state-of-the-art Omega Distribution Centre, located at the Omega Business Park.

Omega is one of the UK's most advanced automated logistics operations, supported by significant investment in cutting-edge automation and material flow technology in partnership with WITRON. Reporting to the Head of Automation & Engineering, you will lead a large multi-functional team responsible for automation performance, facilities management, technical cleaning, maintenance delivery, and operational continuity across the site.

Working alongside experienced technical and operational teams, you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our infrastructure, automation systems, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will play a pivotal role in shaping operational performance, developing people capability, managing key service providers, and delivering strategic initiatives that support the continued growth and success of the operation.

Job Overview

• Leadership & People Management - Lead and develop the Automation, Facilities, and Technical Cleaning teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Automation & Asset Performance - Oversee the performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of Omega's advanced automation systems, working closely with WITRON and internal engineering teams to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
• Facilities & Infrastructure Management - Ensure all building infrastructure, utilities, and site services are maintained to the highest standards, supporting business continuity and statutory compliance.
• Technical Cleaning Strategy - Lead the site's technical cleaning function, providing clear direction and leadership to ensure exceptional standards of asset care, operational reliability, and compliance across the automation estate.
• Operational Excellence - Drive the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance through effective use of CMMS and CAFM systems, ensuring robust PPM delivery and asset management practices.
• Third-Party Service Management - Manage key third-party service providers, including resident engineering contracts and specialist contractors, ensuring strong performance, accountability, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement.
• Health, Safety & Compliance - Champion health, safety, and environmental best practice, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, company standards, and safe systems of work.
• Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement - Lead projects, manage KPIs and budgets, support innovation, and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness across the site.

Minimum Criteria to Apply

• HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven leadership of multi-skilled Engineering and Facilities teams within a warehouse, automation, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of automated material handling systems, SCADA, PLC-based controls, infrastructure, and facilities operations.
• Experience working with CMMS, CAFM, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK building compliance, environmental legislation, and engineering best practice.
• Proven experience managing significant budgets, contracts, and third-party service providers.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within a complex, fast-paced environment.

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About The Company

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.

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