Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional with strong maintenance and facilities leadership experience? Do you thrive in a manufacturing environment where safety, compliance and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations?
We're looking for an experienced HSE, Maintenance & Facilities Manager to join our Operations team and play a pivotal role across our Silloth and Ayr sites.
Location
Silloth & Ayr | Permanent | Full-Time
Who are we?
Fevara plc is global leader in added-value, sustainable livestock supplements that support cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.
· Manufacturer of nutritional animal supplements including feed licks, blocks, bagged minerals, and
boluses designed to enhance pasture grazing productivity
· Our mission is to drive sustainable global food security through research-based products that
optimise livestock performance and improve farm profitability
· Guided by the values of Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility, and Integrity, we focus on long-term
partnerships with agricultural communities and stakeholders
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of UK Operations this role will be the subject matter expert for Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Facilities and Maintenance, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, including Operations, Technical, Production and Executive Leadership teams.
You'll be responsible for creating and sustaining a proactive "Safety First" culture, ensuring site compliance, maintaining critical infrastructure and leading maintenance activities that keep our operations safe, compliant and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
· Champion a positive safety-first culture across both sites, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety,
Environmental and Feed safety standards
· Lead Health & Safety systems, training, investigations, emergency preparedness and business
continuity planning
· Manage environmental compliance, regulatory relationships, waste programmes, permits and UFAS
standards
· Oversee facilities, infrastructure and maintenance activities, delivering preventative maintenance
programmes and site improvement projects
· Manage contractors, facilities services, site security and operational compliance
· Lead, coach and develop the maintenance team while managing departmental budgets, resources
and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
Essential
· NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum), with NEBOSH Diploma or CMIOSH highly
advantageous
· Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
· Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
· Proven leadership experience managing maintenance, engineering or technical teams
· Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles
· Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
· Experience using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office reporting tools
Desirable
· IEMA membership or environmental qualification
· Engineering, Facilities or IWFM qualification
· Knowledge of animal feed manufacturing and feed safety standards
· Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
· DSEAR awareness or qualification
· Experience working within a global matrix organisation
You’ll be
· Proactive and results-driven
· A strong communicator and influencer
· Analytical and solutions-focused
· Hands-on and pragmatic
· Resilient, adaptable and collaborative
· Able to build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation
How will you be rewarded?
· Competitive salary
· Excellent pension contributions and life insurance
· 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
· Private medical benefit
· Salary sacrifice cycle and technology scheme (subject to eligibility)
· Healthshield – a health cash plan and wellbeing service
· Employee Assistance Programme providing professional and confidential guidance
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact across two manufacturing sites, shape the future of site safety and infrastructure, and contribute to the continued success of a growing business committed to operational excellence.
Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply here today or contact us for an informal conversation.
Closing date for applications: 5th October 2026
All applications are carefully considered, and your details will be stored securely. This is used throughout the company for the selection of suitable candidates. We respect your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice on our website.
Fevara plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please let us know and we will be happy to put the appropriate support in place. This is part of our commitment to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment experience.
HSE, Maintenance & Facilities Manager in Dumfries employer: Fevara plc
Fevara plc is an exceptional employer located in Ayr, Scotland, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of animal nutrition. Employees benefit from comprehensive perks such as a robust pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave, all while having ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact on livestock performance and compliance in a thriving industry.
