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Job description

About our Group: Join our dynamic Equipment Operations Team and be part of a high-tech environment where innovation meets excellence. We are a leading-edge employer dedicated to the production of magnetic read-write heads used in data storage. Our team is critical to maintaining the efficiency and safety of our manufacturing facility. About the Role: We are looking for an inspiring leader to motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists. As the Shift Equipment Technician Manager, you will oversee planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance across a wide range of complex manufacturing equipment. Your leadership will ensure the highest standards of equipment availability and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Technicians, including the effective communication of goals, providing training and development opportunities and providing feedback on performance in a high performing team environment
• Comply with Health & Safety procedures including the reporting of accidents/incidents/work related illnesses, regular safety audits, compliance with standard operating procedures
• Report on the condition of equipment, analysing patterns of break downs and ensure preventative maintenance is completed on schedule as per the maintenance database system
• Take the lead in downtime situations to resolve issues, providing an immediate response and timely resolution
• Adapt plans and manage changes that arise because of priority adjustments, resources, policies, organisation changes or technology
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives and promote a continuous improvement culture within the team
• Provide engineering advice and support to site operational teams regarding equipment performance
• Promote and drive the building of cross-departmental relationships within the Springtown facility to improve work effectiveness
• Maintain focus on producing results that meet or exceed plans and goals

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• You are an inspiring leader who can motivate, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Specialists.
• You excel in effective communication, providing clear goals, training, and feedback to your team.
• You are adaptable and can manage changes due to priority adjustments, resources, policies, organization changes, or technology
• Relevant Level 4 Qualification (e.g Technical or Management) or a relevant Level 3 Qualification with 3 years relevant experience (e.g Technical or Management).
• A strong technical profile with demonstrated relevant experience analysing trends and patterns to identify preventative maintenance solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability within a high performing team environment.

Desirable Skills

• You will bring a strong people supervisory / management profile with demonstrated experience in all HR management aspects for the role.
• Demonstrating a successful track record of managing a team of people against goals and targets, in a pressurised work environment
• A relevant health and safety qualification such as CSR gold, IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent
• You might have a recognised management qualification.

Further Information

You will also be entitled to many other Company Benefits Health, Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and Onsite gym. exercise classes, personal trainer. Work Life Balance, Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym Finance, Pension, employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil or jury duty. Career, Degree and non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes. Interested in joining us? The please complete an application on our careers page by midnight on 5th January 2026 Any costs associated with obtaining a right to work in the UK e.g. visa fees and health surcharge, will be borne by the applicant. Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria above in order to proceed in the recruitment process. Work Shifts, 12 hour onsite shifts that include days and nights. Working shift include, 4 nights on 4 days off, 2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on 3 days off,3 nights 3 days off, 2 days on 2 days off. The rota will then repeat. This is a Full Time position working 42 hours per week, onsite working. At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. To see all vacancies that Seagate has available, please sign up and Register with our Talent Network for career updates and to be considered for future opportunities. Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit. Our Springtown site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions. Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized onsite cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our onsite gym. Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café for caregivers of individuals with disabilities, Volunteer in the community with our support!