TJX Europe
At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
TJX Europe Discover Different
Our Wakefield Processing Centre is one of the largest and most dynamic sites in the TJX Europe network spanning 1.2 million square feet and operating at the heart of our supply chain. To keep a site on this scale running safely, efficiently and at peak performance, we’re searching for an experienced operational leader to take on the role of Engineering & Facilities Manager.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast paced, high volume environment, brings deep technical expertise, and knows how to lead large teams while influencing senior stakeholders across a complex operation.
About the Role
As our Engineering & Facilities Manager, you will be the driving force behind the smooth running of all mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure across the Wakefield site.
You’ll lead a multi skilled engineering and facilities function, ensuring our equipment, environment, and people are set up for success every day.
You’ll act as the site’s technical authority, balancing hands on operational leadership with strategic planning, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Facilities & Maintenance — Oversee all engineering, maintenance, and facilities activity, including contractor management and technical oversight of building improvements and repairs.
Ensure Compliance & Safety — Maintain full compliance with legislation, regulations, and TJX policies, ensuring the highest safety standards for colleagues and contractors.
Maximise Site Performance — Drive availability, productivity, and performance across all plant, machinery, and equipment.
Lead Multi Skilled Teams — Manage engineering and procurement teams, including recruitment, development, performance management, and workload prioritisation.
Develop Talent — Provide coaching, training, and guidance to ensure the team is motivated, skilled, and compliant with H&S standards.- Manage Third Party Providers — Oversee SLAs and relationships with cleaning, catering, and travel service providers.
Control Risk & Compliance — Ensure risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work are in place for people, equipment, property, and environment.
Own Planned Preventative Maintenance — Maintain an effective PPM schedule aligned with manufacturer guidance and statutory requirements.
Conduct Inspections & Testing — Ensure all inspections meet company policies and insurer requirements.
Drive Cost Efficiency — Identify opportunities for cost savings, including energy optimisation.
Manage Budgets & CapEx — Oversee site maintenance budgets, sp
end analysis, invoicing, and annual CapEx planning and delivery.
Lead Supplier Relationships — Build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and ensure safe, cost effective delivery of maintenance and repairs.- Champion Continuous Improvement — Drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence across the site.
Maintain High Housekeeping Standards — Ensure all areas meet TJX housekeeping expectations and support colleagues in maintaining them.
Protect Warranty & Compliance — Ensure training and procedures align with warranty and contractual requirements.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical) with experience in a similar large scale environment.
Strong leadership experience managing multi skilled technical teams.
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, and large scale industrial systems.
Ability to interpret site plans, layouts, and contribute to site development.
Strong understanding of HS&E legislation and Codes of Practice.
Proven project management experience.
IT literate with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Why TJX Europe?
At TJX, we move fast, think big, and support each other to deliver exceptional results. You’ll join a business that values innovation, invests in its people, and encourages you to Discover Different.
As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
Address:
Grovehall Lane
Location:
EUR UK Wakefield Processing Centre
