Facilities Manager

Experience working in a fast paced 24/7 FMCG environment is essential We are recruiting a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Manager for a newly created role in our fast-paced manufacturing plant. This position requires someone who can manage daily site operations. - PPM & General Maintenance: Run the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and oversee general reactive repairs for the building, machinery, and grounds. - Utilities & Energy: Ensure reliable gas, water, and electric supplies, while actively looking for simple, high-impact ways to save energy and reduce waste. - Building Care: Keep the physical building, roof, and external areas well-maintained, safe, and professional. - Cost Control: Manage the daily facilities budget, keeping an eye on costs and resources. - Compliance: Keep the site fully up-to-date with all UK Health & Safety checks (including Fire Safety, Gas, Fixed Wire, and PAT testing). - Safety First: Write and review Risk Assessments (RAMS) and ensure emergency procedures are clear and ready to go. - Vendor Management: Support with external contractors and service providers. Track their performance, ensure they meet safety rules, and identify areas where vendor service can be developed and improved. - Contracts: Help negotiate service agreements to make sure we’re getting reliable support and good value. Technical & Operational - Experience working in a fast paced 24/7 FMCG environment is essential - Asset Lifecycle Management - Utility Systems Expertise - Statutory Compliance - Safety Documentation. - Energy & Sustainability - Systems Maintenance - Commercial & Administrative - Procurement & Tendering - Budgetary Control - Contractor Management. Behaviours - Safety-First Mindset: Commitment to UK health and safety standards; proactive in identifying and mitigating site risks. - Operational Resilience: Remains calm and decisive during major site incidents or critical equipment failures. - Analytical Thinking: Uses utility and maintenance data to identify trends, improve reliability, and drive cost-saving efficiencies. - Strategic Alignment: Ability to look beyond daily tasks to align facility assets with long-term manufacturing and space-utilisation goals. - Accountability: Takes full ownership of statutory audit readiness and the functional integrity of the production environment.