At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site facilities management, ensuring compliance and contractor coordination for a smooth operation.
- Company: BASF Metals, a modern recycling facility focused on sustainability and circular economy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, 25-30 days leave, private medical insurance, and employee share scheme.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team that values accountability and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-visibility role while promoting sustainable practices.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management, strong maintenance skills, and solid IT knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
BASF Metals in Cinderford operates a modern recycling facility focused on recovering precious metals from automotive catalytic converters, contributing to sustainable resource use and a circular economy. We’re looking for a Facilities Lead to take full ownership of our site environment — ensuring everything from compliance to contractor management runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
What you’ll be doing
- Owning site facilities, building fabric, and grounds
- Managing service contracts (security, cleaning, fleet, and suppliers)
- Leading compliance activities (legionella, PAT testing, energy reporting, insurance checks)
- Acting as first-line IT support for local equipment and network issues
- Controlling access systems and site security
- Overseeing contractor permits and safe working practices
- Coordinating specialist works
- Managing budgets, purchasing, and spend tracking
- Supporting site projects, change initiatives, and EHS systems
What you’ll bring
- Proven facilities management experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- Strong hands-on maintenance skills and contractor coordination experience
- Solid knowledge of facilities compliance and statutory requirements
- Experience managing service contracts and budgets
- Confidence issuing permits to work and managing safety processes
- Strong IT skills — comfortable supporting devices, printers, and basic networks
- Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and make decisions independently
Bonus points if you have:
- SAP experience
- Exposure to ISO/EHS frameworks
- Experience working with outsourced IT providers or automation/security systems
What we value
- Works collaboratively and takes accountability
- Communicates clearly and confidently
- Creates an inclusive, respectful environment for everyone on site
- Brings technical expertise with a practical, can-do mindset
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary and annual bonus
- A wealth of additional benefits that include: 25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30) plus bank holidays
- An award-winning Pension scheme which includes Death in service up to 4 times salary
- All employee share scheme with a company matching scheme in place
- Private medical insurance that the company fully funds. You have the option of opting in your partner and children on preferential rates
- Service-related awards
- Income protection due to critical illness.
Ready to take ownership and make a real difference on site? Apply now.
Facilities Lead employer: BASF
BASF Metals in Cinderford is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can take full ownership of site facilities and contribute to sustainable practices in the recycling industry. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and an award-winning pension scheme, BASF fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that empowers you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.
