Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Location: Swinton, Manchester Salary: £45-55k pa Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent/On-Site About Us Luxfer is a forward-thinking, technology-driven business where our core values—Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork—guide everything we do.

We are passionate about developing and manufacturing high-quality products while maintaining long-term partnerships with our customers.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Facilities Manager , working in a dynamic, hands-on role within our engineering and operations department.

This is your chance to build your career in the innovative chemical & materials industry.

Role Overview: Facilities Manager As the Facilities Manager working within the engineering department and reporting to the head of engineering, your time will be spent manging both short and long term objectives within the site facilities department, along with problem solving facilities related issues and liaising with a range of site personnel including chemical and manufacturing plant operators and engineers.

The role will oversee site wide utilities supply to the manufacturing plant and office buildings and you will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of several key plant units such as industrial steam boilers and site water treatment and distribution networks, along with management of facilities personnel, infrastructure and compliance such as pressure systems and lifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities: Facilities Manager Ensure relevant utilities such as gas, steam, compressed air, water, electricity are available to the production plant on demand with SOPs reviewed and updated as required Implement strategies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, including the evaluation of energy consumption and recommendations for sustainable practices.

Organise and manage the workload of the facilities team and play a key role in the development of Facility Engineers and associated Apprentices ensuring the necessary skills and knowledge for their roles Review and manage site HVAC, security and fire systems, ensuring service contracts and testing are carried out appropriately and to schedule Support and contribute to the site CAPEX plan with facilities expertise along with forecasting future needs Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, security and environmental regulations and protocols, maintaining accurate records of facility management activities, inspections and compliance audits along with the preparation of reports for senior management review Ensure effective and timely delivery of supplier services to agreed timescales, services requirements, scope, quality and cost along with negotiating contracts with such service providers Ensure essential amenities such as water and heating are in order Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, safety, and administrative staff, to support overall facility needs and operational efficiency.

Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to ensure facility safety and minimise disruption during emergencies.

Conduct inspection of buildings and utilities plant to determine vital services, repairs and maintenance and review corrective actions including the arrangement and supervision of internal and external resources About You Essential Qualifications and Experience: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Science, Mathematics, and English.

Minimum Level 3 qualification (or above) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Engineering Leader of a Manufacturing Plant.

Strong knowledge of technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.

Understanding of health and safety compliance.

Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Knowledge / awareness of gas, compressed air, electricity, steam and water distribution Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.

Play a key role in the operation of a manufacturing facility.

Training and development opportunities.

Competitive salary £45,000 -£55,000 and benefits package.

On-site parking Paid Volunteer days Telephone allowance How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference at Luxfer, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today! As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.

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