Facilities Manager

About this role

We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of facilities services across multiple operational sites - This is a key management position responsible for ensuring buildings, plant, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards while driving compliance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors, you'll oversee maintenance programmes, manage budgets, ensure statutory compliance, and support the ongoing development of the facilities function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of facilities operations across several locations.
• Develop and deliver facilities strategies that support wider business objectives.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and efficiency.
• Take ownership of facilities budgets, ensuring effective cost control and value for money.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring high standards of workmanship and service.
• Ensure all sites remain fully compliant with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements and statutory inspections.
• Plan and coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for plant and building services.
• Respond to equipment failures and work closely with operational teams to minimise downtime.
• Oversee specialist mechanical and electrical contractors carrying out maintenance and project work.
• Support the delivery of infrastructure improvement projects, including EV charging installations.
• Provide guidance and support to Facilities Coordinators while ensuring business continuity across all sites.

About You

You'll have a solid background in facilities management within a multi-site, manufacturing, engineering or commercial environment and be comfortable managing both strategic projects and day-to-day operations.

You'll also have

• Experience managing hard services, planned maintenance and asset management programmes.
• A strong understanding of statutory compliance, contractor management and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience using CAFM or other facilities management software.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, including HV/LV infrastructure and maintenance requirements.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or equivalent.
• Membership of a professional body such as IWFM, CIBSE or RICS would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you're a motivated Facilities professional looking to join a business where you can make a real impact across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you.

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