Facilities Manager - Soft Services

Facilities Manager‑Soft Services – FTC

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.

About the Role

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

We’re always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.

We’re committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best.

Closing date: Friday 31st October

Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process

Working pattern: On‑Site Full Time including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings – it’s a must!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure service delivery meets business needs and budgets, covering areas such as cleaning, pest control, waste management, laundry, hygiene, security, and catering.
• Oversee compliance activities and serve as the primary contact for audits, assuming necessary compliance roles with appropriate training.
• Conduct regular reviews with suppliers to ensure timely service delivery and long‑term performance improvement.
• Monitor soft services against contractual KPIs and budgets, reporting findings regularly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align services with current and emerging business needs.
• Partner with Infrastructure Manager and EHS/Quality teams to enhance service delivery metrics through project planning.
• Work with Procurement to improve service delivery models and contract terms to fit business evolution.
• Identify and implement solutions within contractual limits and recommend actions beyond those limits as necessary.
• Assist soft service delivery at the Deeside site while identifying cost‑saving synergies.
• Guide and develop direct reports to ensure they meet objectives through adequate training and coaching.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How

• Governance of soft services on FMCG sites with a focus on performance‑based contract management.
• Collaboration with external bodies to meet regulatory requirements.
• Management of cost centres.
• Delivery of improvement projects.
• Knowledge of soft facilities services concepts relevant to FMCG.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures and risk management.
• Familiarity with quality procedures, including HACCP and GMP.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of building services and assets and maintenance requirements, especially compliance across a broad range.
• Facilities Management qualification, e.g. IFMA Certified Facility Manager, IOSH/NEBOSH Certification.
• Knowledge of BRC standards.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus 10%
• Double‑matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

Additional support:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• Additional (up to 5 days) annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Flexible work opportunities
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave
• Additional time off for fertility treatment and neonatal care
• Working parents support group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page (url removed).

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

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