Facilities Manager
2 days ago
Cannock
Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Cannock (plus travel to other sites) Salary: £Competitive + Benefits Key Skills: Facilities Management, Service Agreements, Contract Management, Maintenance, Planning, Budgets, Compliance, H&S, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Drives License The Role We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facilities management across two growing sites. This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to shape how facilities are managed, maintained, and developed over the long term. You will play a key part in both the day-to-day running of the sites and the strategic planning of future upgrades and investment. This is a varied position, ideal for someone who is equally comfortable solving problems on the ground as they are planning for the future. Key Responsibilities as the Facilities Manager: Operational Facilities Management • Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all facilities, • Carry out and coordinate hands-on repairs where appropriate, • Supervise and support the Facilities Maintenance Technician, • Ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose Supplier & Contract Management • Source, appoint, and manage external contractors and service providers, • Negotiate contracts to ensure best value and service quality, • Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships Planned & Reactive Maintenance • Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, • Respond quickly to reactive issues, • Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost-effective solutions Strategic Planning & Projects • Develop and maintain a rolling 10-year facilities maintenance and investment plan, • Lead site improvement projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades, • Contribute to long-term site development and capacity planning Budget Management • Manage and control the facilities budget, • Track, forecast, and report on expenditure, • Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Compliance & Health & Safety • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards, • Support audits, risk assessments, and H&S initiatives, • Maintain accurate records of inspections and certifications About You You will be a practical, solutions-focused Facilities professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys taking ownership. Essential: • Proven experience in a facilities Manager (or similar) role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments, • Strong hands-on maintenance knowledge across building systems, • Experience managing contractors and negotiating service agreements, • Ability to manage both reactive and planned maintenance, • Budget management experience, • Good understanding of UK H&S and facilities compliance, • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, • Full UK driving licence Desirable: • Experience in defence or highly regulated environments, • Relevant qualifications (Facilities Management, Engineering, Surveying, etc.), • IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM certification, • Experience developing long-term asset or maintenance strategies What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package, • Flexible working hours, • A high-impact role in a growing organisation, • Real ownership and autonomy to shape facilities strategy, • A varied role across multiple sites Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy