Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in Barnsley. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all engineering related activities. Providing the Depot Management Team with engineering and technical expertise, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all engineering related activities to keep the operation running smoothly, delivering excellent customer service.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
* Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm
Location: Barnsley, S71 3LJ
What you’ll do:
* Management of maintenance and engineering operational development for all fleet, MHE, plant, land and buildings and associated equipment
* Management of the majority of site and multi-site purchasing including non-engineering spend such as uniforms, operations and transport spends
* Management of direct staff and contractors to ensure cost effective and maximum availability for all engineering equipment and related components
* Protection of the Vehicle Maintenance legal obligations of Operators Licence
* Responsible for the continued improvement of engineering standards for vehicles, site and MHE
* Ensure all staff and contractors involved on Gist owned and leased sites comply with safety, legal, company and group requirements
* Provide specialist advice and expertise for all engineering and transport operations ensuring correct interpretation of legal and statutory regulations.
* Responsible for day to day on site or regional major capital projects
* Training for all operational staff through TWIs for all engineering and technical equipment on site
* Development of innovative solutions to enhance the underlying cost performance and improve service measurements
* Management of selected supplier relationships to ensure continued partnership and improved cost effectiveness for all the Gist Businesses
* Anticipate renewal and other needs, developing and presenting proposals as required
* Plan contingencies and likely future operational requirements, including seasonal peaks
* Motivate staff, identify training needs, and develop management succession.
* Lead and manage the apprentice program individuals
* Foster good employee and Trade Union relations
* Active participation of the depot and depots management teams
Who you are:
* Previous experience of leading and developing engineering team
* Ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team
* Experience of both facilities and fleet management would be preferred
* Experience of logistics and supply chain in food services is preferred
Why Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.
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