Full-Time

Industrial Facilities Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Luxfer MEL Technologies

Luxfer MEL Technologies

201-500 employees

Manufactures lightweight magnesium-zirconium alloys

Compensation Overview

£45k - £55k/yr

Swinton, Manchester, UK

In Person

Category
Facilities Operations (1)
Required Skills
HVAC

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Requirements
  • Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Science, Mathematics, and English.
  • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
  • At least five years of experience as a Facilities Manager within an industrial manufacturing setting.
  • Strong knowledge of technical and engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
  • Understanding of health and safety compliance.
  • Organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect buildings and utilities plant to determine required services, repairs, and maintenance, and oversee corrective actions using internal or external resources.
  • Manage site heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, security, and fire systems, ensuring service contracts and testing are completed on schedule.
  • Organize and manage the workload of the facilities team, supporting the development of Facility Engineers and Apprentices.
  • Ensure essential utilities, including gas, steam, compressed air, water, and electricity, are available to the production plant, maintaining and updating standard operating procedures as needed.
  • Provide facilities expertise to support and contribute to the site capital expenditure plan and forecast future needs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations; maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance audits; and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the delivery of supplier services, negotiate contracts, and ensure adherence to timescales, quality, and cost.
  • Maintain essential amenities such as water and heating across the site.
  • Implement strategies to improve energy efficiency, evaluate consumption, and recommend sustainable practices.
  • Collaborate with operations, safety, and administration teams to support facility needs and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to maintain facility safety and minimize disruptions during emergencies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ISO 14001.
  • A higher-level qualification such as a degree is advantageous.
  • Leadership experience and/or a qualification is advantageous.
Luxfer MEL Technologies

Luxfer MEL Technologies

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Luxfer MEL Technologies designs and produces highly engineered magnesium and zirconium alloys and related materials. It focuses on creating custom, lightweight solutions for demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, oil and gas, and medical fields. The company makes magnesium-based products (including powders and rolled materials) and magnesium-zirconium alloys, along with dissolvable alloys for oil and gas applications, delivering performance by controlling alloy chemistry, processing, and finished part properties. Unlike broad metal suppliers, Luxfer MEL Technologies differentiates itself through deep materials science expertise, a century-long history, and a track record of tailored solutions for high-tech manufacturers. Its goal is to help customers reduce weight and improve efficiency and performance by providing specialty metals with precise strength, lightness, and reliability.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1936

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.8% to $12.3 million despite lower sales.
  • Luxfer raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a $1.17 midpoint in April 2026.
  • Catalysis and zirconium materials updates in 2026 show active commercialization across industrial markets.

What critics are saying

  • GMB won CAC recognition for B2-contract workers in May 2026, raising wage pressure.
  • Luxfer's 2026 AGM convened at Manchester, signaling governance attention amid labor friction.
  • A sustained aerospace slowdown or automotive catalyst share loss would threaten the Elektron segment's relevance.

What makes Luxfer MEL Technologies unique

  • Luxfer MEL Technologies owns niche magnesium and zirconium process know-how built since 1934.
  • Second-edition magnesium design guide deepens switching costs for aerospace and defense engineers.
  • It sells both magnesium alloys and zirconia catalysts from Manchester and Flemington.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Performance Bonus

Stock Options

Meal Benefits

Phone/Internet Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus