Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager 

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Site-Based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to join a well-established organisation on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy operational site with the delivery of a significant refurbishment and capital works programme.

This position would suit a Facilities Manager with strong project delivery experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

The Role:

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring the site remains safe, compliant and fully operational while planning and delivering refurbishment works with minimal disruption to business operations.

You will oversee the maintenance of the estate, manage contractors, lead a small facilities team and take ownership of budgets, compliance and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the site, ensuring a safe, compliant and efficient working environment.
• Lead the planning and delivery of refurbishment and capital improvement projects within a live operational environment.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and suppliers to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric services.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and statutory requirements.
• Take ownership of facilities and project budgets, ensuring value for money and effective cost control.
• Lead, motivate and develop the onsite facilities team.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage contractor performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sustainability and environmental performance.
• Produce regular reports on project progress, operational performance and compliance for senior leadership.

About You:

• At least 5 years' experience in Facilities Management, Building Management or Contract Management.
• Proven experience delivering refurbishment or capital works projects in a live operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and contractor management.
• Experience managing mechanical, electrical and building services.
• Excellent commercial awareness, including budget management and procurement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or SMSTS qualification.
• PRINCE2, APM or other project management qualification.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and environmental management systems.
• Experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £60,000–£65,000
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity for the contract to be extended