Company: Kingfisher plc
Location: London
Posted: April 17th, 2026
We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 74,000 passionate people bringing Kingfisher and our other brands – B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Dépôt, Castorama and Koctasto life – guided by our purpose: Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
London, Southampton & Yeovil – Talk to us about how we can best support you!
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across one of the largest retail groups in Europe. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineering Manager who can lead the productionisation of advanced AI solutions created by our Group AI team. Your work will help shape how millions of customers and colleagues experience our products, services and decision making.
You will guide the delivery of real‑world Machine Learning systems across the business and help establish a strong engineering culture across our AI organisation. This role is suited to someone who is confident in both leadership and technical depth, with enthusiasm to champion the adoption of AI across the group.
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating – whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average within our Engineering team – 40% of your time involves in‑person collaboration.
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.
Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).
Immediate eligibility through auto‑enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.
25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro‑rated for part‑time colleagues).
20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.
Share ownership in a tax‑efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.
x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS‑MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.
Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.
Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.
There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.
Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.
With plans that ask what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.
The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.
We aren’t selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.
So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.
We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?
Send in your application via our Kingfisher Careers website.
A member of the Talent Acquisition team will then review your application and let you know if you have progressed to the next stage of the process.
You’ll then have a telephone interview/one‑to‑one conversation with a recruiter.
As you progress, you’ll be invited to attend a face‑to‑face or virtual interview.
Your recruiter will be in contact with feedback and, if successful, the details of your job offer!
Ready to get started?
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