FACILITIES / SITE SERVICES MANAGER in Brixworth

Location: On site / Brixworth, Northampton, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Automotive | General
Salary: Competitive salary

At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea.

You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Facilities / Site Services Manager on an initial fixed term contract of up to 12 months.

Role Purpose:

Playing a vital role in ensuring the site is maintained and kept to the highest stands as well as taking responsibility of how the site operates day to day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking full ownership of facilities across the site
• Being first point of contact for site related concerns
• Managing building services and utilities including HVAC, electrical and general infrastructure
• Coordinating contractors and ensuring safe systems of work
• Supporting and coordinating both reactive and preventative maintenance to ensure asset reliability and minimal downtime
• Working closely with operations to minimise disruption and support manufacturing activity
• Overseeing site services including general facilities and workplace areas
• Supporting health & safety compliance, audits and risk assessments
• Contributing to site improvements, upgrades and ongoing development projects
• Introducing structure, processes and more effective ways of working
• Supporting site response where required, including out of hours support if required
• Keeping strong records and contract management of provisioned services

Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance
• Work closely with contractors to deliver high standards of work

Skills & Attributes:

• Hands on approach
• Structured approach to work with the ability and flexibility to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills in verbal and written formats

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong experience managing contractors and external service providers
• Experience in facilities, engineering or site services within a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of building services and site infrastructure
• Health & safety knowledge (NEBOSH or similar would be ideal)
• A competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience
• Performance related bonus*
• 35 days standard annual leave
• Company-wide team activity events
• Salary exchange pension scheme

As an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.

No AGENCIES or RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS please

We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses