Assistant Facilities Manager

GPW Recruitment; Lathom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site car parking

EV charging points

On-site restaurant

25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension

Job summary

GPW Recruitment seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager for a busy manufacturing site in Lathom, West Lancashire. The role involves supporting facilities, maintenance, and project delivery while coordinating contractors to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will work closely with the Facilities Manager to manage day-to-day site facilities, maintenance programs and improvement projects in a busy operational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external suppliers.
• Experience supporting maintenance programmes, projects or site improvements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement routine and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support the Facilities Manager with the day-to-day management of site facilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal departments and contractors.
• Liaise with permanent and temporary contractors to ensure work is delivered effectively.
• Support the successful delivery of site projects.
• Ensure facilities and maintenance activities comply with relevant legislation and site requirements.
• Update and maintain site drawings and technical documentation.
• Prioritise maintenance and facilities workloads according to operational requirements.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Assist with site inspections and maintain appropriate records.
• Identify opportunities to improve site facilities, maintenance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to facilities and maintenance activities.

Skills

Facilities management

Contract coordination

Maintenance programs

MS Office knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager

Location: Lathom, West Lancashire

Salary: £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Department: Facilities / Support Services

Are you an experienced Facilities, Maintenance or Engineering professional looking for your next career opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join a busy manufacturing site in Lathom, West Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience coordinating facilities, maintenance, contractors or site projects to take the next step in their career.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will support the day-to‑day management of the site, coordinate maintenance activities and contractors, and help ensure facilities and projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with relevant legislation.

The Role

As Assistant Facilities Manager, you will play an important role in the day‑to‑day management of site facilities, supporting maintenance activities, contractors and improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement routine and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support the Facilities Manager with the day‑to‑day management of site facilities.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal departments and contractors.
• Liaise with permanent and temporary contractors to ensure work is delivered effectively.
• Support the successful delivery of site projects.
• Ensure facilities and maintenance activities comply with relevant legislation and site requirements.
• Update and maintain site drawings and technical documentation.
• Prioritise maintenance and facilities workloads according to operational requirements.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Assist with site inspections and maintain appropriate records.
• Identify opportunities to improve site facilities, maintenance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to facilities and maintenance activities.

About You

• Previous experience within facilities, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external suppliers.
• Experience supporting maintenance programmes, projects or site improvement activities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and workload prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to work with employees, contractors and other stakeholders.
• A professional and proactive approach to health, safety and compliance.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy operational environment.

Benefits

• £40,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus public holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Holiday Salary Exchange scheme.
• Management Bonus Scheme - up to 10% of salary (not guaranteed).
• On-site car parking.
• Electric vehicle charging points.
• On-site restaurant.
• Permanent position with opportunities to develop within a major manufacturing environment.