About the job

Description

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Worcestershire

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Car allowance + Other benefits

About our client

A well-established manufacturing and engineering business with a proven track record of excellence, industry recognition, and long-standing client relationships. Their reputation is built on decades of technical expertise, consistent innovation, and the ability to deliver complex projects at scale while maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.

Role overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a large multifunctional site combining manufacturing, warehousing and office space. You will ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of the estate, manage suppliers and projects, and lead initiatives that improve reliability, efficiency and sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across buildings, plant and site infrastructure.
• Oversee building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), fire safety systems, access control and security.
• Manage third-party contractors and service providers: tendering, contract negotiation, performance monitoring and H&S compliance.
• Maintain statutory compliance and audit readiness for health, safety, environmental and building regulations.
• Lead facilities-related capital projects, fit-outs and refurbishment works (scope, procurement, contractor supervision).
• Develop and manage facilities budgets; control operating costs and report on expenditure.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules and asset registers (CMMS experience advantageous).
• Drive energy efficiency, waste reduction and other sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and test emergency response plans and co-ordinate site safety drills and inspections.
• Provide operational support for business continuity and production uptime.

Candidate profile:

• Proven facilities or estates management experience in a manufacturing, industrial or logistics environment.
• Strong understanding of building services and site infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors and supplier relationships.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance relevant to workplaces and industrial premises.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable managing budgets and producing concise operational reports.
• Problem-solver who can respond effectively to unplanned incidents and downtime.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in building services, facilities management, engineering or equivalent.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, or Facilities Management qualifications).
• Experience with CMMS / maintenance scheduling systems.
• Track record of delivering energy/carbon reduction projects or sustainability programmes.
• Experience of supporting ISO or similar management systems.

Package & benefits:

• Career development opportunities within a multi-site, international group.
• Pension, private medical and other standard benefits (details disclosed on shortlist).
• A role offering operational autonomy and a clear impact on site performance.