Facilities Maintenance Manager

About the Role:

Contract – 12 months

Pay rate – £40 per hour

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance & Facilities Manager to oversee all aspects of plant and facilities maintenance. This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing equipment, building systems, and infrastructure, with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and preventative maintenance.

This position reports directly to the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Plant and Equipment Management

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all production equipment.
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate PAT testing and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain the company plant register and asset database.
• Manage installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Act as the designated Responsible Person for site LOLER and LEV compliance.

Building & Facilities

• Manage building services installations and upgrades.
• Responsible for Legionella and emergency lighting record-keeping.
• Maintain and repair all building infrastructure including HVAC and gas appliances.
• Lead on all refurbishment and repair projects relating to the facility.

Security and Safety

• Oversee site security systems and access control.
• Act as a keyholder and manage access credentials.
• Liaise with alarm monitoring services.
• Ensure contractor compliance with site safety procedures.
• Support Emergency Action Plans and incident management.

Waste and Compliance

• Manage disposal of hazardous and electronic waste streams.
• Ensure plant and equipment comply with statutory inspection schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on environmental health and safety matters.

Facilities Coordination

• Liaise with estate and property management teams to meet tenancy and regulatory obligations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Formal electrical qualification is essential.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or technical qualification is preferred (relevant experience will be considered).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or team management role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Certifications:

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training.
• LOLER and Working at Height certification.
• PASMA license.

Additional Requirements:

• Hands-on approach with ability to carry out physical maintenance.
• Comfortable working at height and in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices.