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Facilities Manager

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the North West are looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager to join the business on a permanent basis due to continued growth.

Responsible for the effective management, maintenance, and safety of all company facilities across two northen sites, ensuring they fully support engineering operations, productivity, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees buildings, utilities, plant and site services, contractors, and Health & Safety requirements to ensure facilities are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  * Manage the day-to-day operation of company facilities, including offices, workshops, and storage areas

  * Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance for buildings, plant, and equipment

  * Ensure site utilities (power, water, HVAC, compressed air, etc.) are reliable, compliant, and cost-effective

  * Coordinate refurbishments, space planning, and site improvement projects

  * Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments

  * Manage permits, certifications, statutory inspections, and regulatory documentation

  * Act as the primary contact for facilities-related safety matters and emergency response

  * Source, appoint, manage, and monitor external contractors and service providers

  * Negotiate contracts, service-level agreements, and maintenance schedules

  * Ensure contractor work is completed safely, on time, and to specification

  * Monitor facilities budgets and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings

  * Work closely with engineering, production, and IT teams to support operational requirements

  * Act as a key point of contact for facilities-related issues across the business

  * Support the creation of a safe, efficient, and productive working environment

  * Provide facilities-related guidance and training where required

HEALTH & SAFETY

  * It is your responsibility to work in a safe manner to promote personal safety and the safety of others to prevent accidents occurring and report all near misses.

  * Move materials safely and carefully using the correct mechanical lifting method.

  * Use the appropriate PPE and ensure it is in good condition, replace when required.

  * Follow the company’s Health & Safety Policy at all times.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  * Proven experience in facilities management, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment

  * Strong working knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and UK Health & Safety legislation

  * Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and service providers

  * Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills

  * Relevant facilities management qualification (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, or equivalent)

  * Commercially aware and cost-conscious

  * Based on-site, with regular travel between the Oldham and Sheffield sites

  * Willingness to provide out-of-hours support for emergencies or planned works when required

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