Automation and Facilities Manager

Package

Salary & Hours 

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 37.50 hours per week

 Employee Benefits

• 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
• Stream - 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 Automation and Facilities function at our brand-new Distribution Centre in Doncaster. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK's largest distribution centre developments and play a key role in bringing a state-of-the-art, highly automated operation to life.

Reporting to the Head of Automation & Engineering, you'll be involved from the building handover phase, supporting the commissioning of the site, establishing engineering and facilities standards, recruiting and developing your team, and preparing the operation for launch. As the site transitions into full operation, you'll lead a large multi-functional team responsible for facilities management, technical cleaning, maintenance delivery, and operational continuity across the Distribution Centre.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a brand-new operation from the ground up. Working alongside experienced technical teams, contractors, and automation partners, you'll drive a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring our infrastructure, automation systems, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You'll play a pivotal role in creating a high-performing engineering function that will support the long-term success of our newest Distribution Centre.

Job Overview

• Leadership & People Management
   Lead and develop the onsite Automation and Facilities team, embedding a high-performance and safety-first culture through coaching, performance reviews, and team empowerment.
• Operational Excellence
   Transition the department from reactive to proactive maintenance, managing PPM schedules and ensuring compliance through CMMS and CAFM systems.
• Facilities Management
   Oversee cleaning, infrastructure, utilities, and site-wide services to support business continuity and statutory compliance, while leading emergency response planning and environmental controls.
• Automation Systems Management
   Monitor automation asset lifecycle, plan upgrades, and coordinate technical support to optimise uptime and system reliability.
• Health & Safety Compliance
   Champion health, safety, and environmental best practice, ensure SOPs are implemented, and drive adherence to legislative and internal standards.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Engagement
   Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and collaborate across departments including Procurement, Property, PMO, and Operations.
• Strategic Reporting & Decision Making
   Track KPIs, report on performance, make informed decisions on resource deployment, and lead projects that drive engineering and operational excellence.
• Procurement & Budget Ownership
  Manage the £5M+ annual spend across Opex, labour, and service support. Oversee procurement processes to maintain critical stock and materials availability.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Engineering or Facilities Management.
• Proven leadership of multi-skilled Engineering and Facilities teams within a warehouse or FMCG environment.
• Strong working knowledge of automation systems (SCADA, PLC), infrastructure, and facilities operations.
• Experience with CMMS, CAFM, and BMS tools and software.
• IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Deep understanding of UK building compliance, environmental laws, and safety regulations.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and service providers.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of driving cultural and operational change.

If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving standards, and building a culture of continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to lead from the front

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.

Having started 50 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 650+ 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!