Aerospace Facilities Leader & Site Security Lead

Matchtech Group; Llandanwg; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a General Manager / Facilities Lead for a permanent, site-based role in Llanbedr, Wales. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership across the facility, ensuring office, engineering, MRO and operations are safe, compliant, and professional.

The role combines facilities management, site leadership, security, and stakeholder engagement, liaising with landlords, aviation stakeholders, local authorities and Welsh Government representatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, site leadership and operations in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety, contractor management, and business continuity.
• Experience implementing physical security, access control and visitor management.
• Confidence in managing senior external stakeholders, suppliers and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior site-based representative and day-to-day owner of Llanbedr facility.
• Coordinate office, MRO, engineering and operations to keep the site organized and fit for purpose.
• Manage maintenance, repairs, contractors, utilities and improvements while minimising disruption.
• Ensure housekeeping, access control, signage, storage and visitor management standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Site management

Operations management

Regulated environment

Contractor management

Physical security

Health and safety

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Facilities management qualification

Health and safety qualification

Security qualification

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a General Manager / Facilities Lead for a permanent, site-based role in Llanbedr, Wales. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership across the facility, ensuring office, engineering, MRO and operations are safe, compliant, and professional.

The role combines facilities management, site leadership, security, and stakeholder engagement, liaising with landlords, aviation stakeholders, local authorities and Welsh Government representatives.