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
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year