Industrial Facilities Manager

• Inspect buildings and utilities plant to determine required services, repairs, and maintenance, and oversee corrective actions using internal or external resources.
• Manage site HVAC, security, and fire systems, ensuring service contracts and testing are completed on schedule.
• Organise and manage the workload of the facilities team, supporting the development of Facility Engineers and Apprentices.
• Ensure essential utilities (gas, steam, compressed air, water, electricity) are available to the production plant, maintaining and updating SOPs as needed.
• Provide facilities expertise to support and contribute to the site CAPEX plan, forecasting future needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations, maintaining accurate records, reports, and compliance audits, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. 
• Oversee the delivery of supplier services, negotiating contracts and ensuring 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 cross-functional teams, including operations, safety, and administration, to support facility needs and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to maintain facility safety and minimize disruptions during emergencies.

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Science, Mathematics, and English.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, ideally higher level qualification such as degree.
• Proven experience (min 5 years) as a Facilities Manager within in Industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills. (Leadership experience and/or qualification an advantage)
• Experience with ISO 14001 an advantage.

• Competitive salary £45,000 -£55,000pa
• Special sign on bonus of up to £5,000 (£2,500 in first pay and £2,500 on passing probation, only applicable to certain roles, T&C's apply)
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15%
• Telephone allowance
• Enhanced Pension
• Free On-site parking
• Onsite Canteen
• Paid Volunteer days

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.