Gloucester / Swindon | Permanent | Full-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Manager to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business operating across multiple UK sites.
This is a newly created position where you will take ownership of the company's facilities function across Gloucester and Swindon. You'll play a key role in bringing new facilities online, delivering improvement projects and establishing the standards, systems and processes needed to support continued growth.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation and long-term development of the company's UK facilities, covering:
Managing facilities operations across Gloucester and Swindon manufacturing sites
Delivering fit-outs, relocations, machine installations and site improvement projects
Managing building services including HVAC, utilities, compressed air, electrical and mechanical plant
Developing and managing PPM and statutory inspection programmes
Ensuring sites remain compliant, safe and audit-ready
Selecting, managing and negotiating with contractors and suppliers
Managing facilities budgets, service contracts and project costs
Working closely with engineering, operations, quality and leadership teams
Reporting facilities performance and KPIs to senior management
Establishing facilities processes and best practices as the business continues to scale
About You
We're looking for someone with proven facilities management or site operations experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
You should have:
Experience managing facilities across a manufacturing or engineering site
A track record of delivering fit-outs, relocations, installations or site projects
Strong project management and contractor management skills
Good knowledge of building services, HVAC, utilities and compressed air
Experience with PPM and statutory compliance
Experience managing budgets and service contracts
A practical, hands-on approach to facilities management
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both shop-floor and senior stakeholders
The ability to manage multiple sites and travel regularly between Gloucester and SwindonExperience within aerospace, automotive or composites manufacturing would be advantageous, as would an IWFM or equivalent facilities qualification
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year