Closing date: 27 April 2025 Recruitment Partner: Matt Haywood - matt.haywoodboots.co.uk About the role We’re more than just trucks and sheds here. We’re a world class, award-winning operation– ensuring that our customers have access to the right products at the right time in any of our stores across the UK .If you’re ambitious, can build great relationships with suppliers across the globe, and collaborate across many different departments, then Supply Chain is a great place to develop your career. Boots UK is part of the Retail Pharmacy International Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance and is the UKs leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer. With over 1900 stores in the UK our purpose is to help our customers look and feel better than they ever thought possible. We’re looking for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our Store Service Centre in Nottingham. This role plays a critical role in supporting the engineering team by ensuring the successful execution of projects, maintaining high technical standards, and driving continuous improvement. This role bridges the gap between hands-on engineering work and managerial oversight, fostering a high-performance team environment while aligning engineering efforts with business objectives. Engineering Team Leadership – Support, mentor, and guide engineers to ensure project success and professional development. Project Execution & Delivery – Oversee engineering projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Process Improvement – Identify inefficiencies in workflows and implement improvements for greater efficiency and quality. Technical Oversight – Ensure engineering designs, plans, and solutions meet industry standards and company requirements. Risk & Issue Management – Proactively identify and mitigate risks to prevent project delays or technical failures. Compliance & Safety Management – Ensure all engineering activities adhere to health, safety, and regulatory standards. Resource Planning & Allocation – Assist in workforce planning, ensuring the right skills are available for day to day tasks & projects. What you’ll need to have Engineering Expertise - Substantial operational engineering experience in an automated environment (electrical, mechanical, PLC, IT) Project Management – Ability to oversee multiple projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. People Management – Supervises and supports engineers, fostering a productive work environment. As well as provide feedback to support with development and coaching Process Optimisation – Identifies inefficiencies and implements improvements in engineering workflows. Risk Management – Anticipates and mitigates potential issues in engineering projects. Stakeholder Engagement – Works with leadership, clients, and other departments to align engineering goals with business objectives. Compliance & Safety Awareness – Ensures engineering practices align with safety standards, regulations, and company policies. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more. Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better. What's next Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. LI-Onsite Keywords Assistant Engineering Manager