Assistant Facilities Manager

Simply Recruitment Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Company pension

Bonus

Job summary

Simply Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager for a global engineering company in the Ormskirk area. This permanent role offers £40,000 per annum, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension, bonus etc.

You will support day‑to‑day facilities management, oversee maintenance, coordinate contractors, ensure safety compliance, and assist with site improvement projects. Electrical bias with HNC and AutoCAD experience preferred.

Qualifications

• An HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with electrical wiring installations, including single and three‑phase distribution systems.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external suppliers.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day–to–day management of site facilities and infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance activities.
• Manage and liaise with external contractors and internal departments.
• Ensure all maintenance and project work complies with current health, safety and statutory legislation.
• Support the delivery of facilities improvement and maintenance projects.
• Update and maintain site drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical inspections and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Prioritise workloads to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Electrical wiring

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to work on a permanent basis in the Ormskirk area for a global engineering company.

Salary is 40,000 per annum plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, company pension, bonus etc.

About the Assistant Facilities Manager role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineering professional looking to progress into a facilities management role. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll support the day–to–day management of site facilities, oversee maintenance activities, coordinate contractors, and assist with the successful delivery of site improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day–to–day management of site facilities and infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance activities.
• Manage and liaise with external contractors and internal departments.
• Ensure all maintenance and project work complies with current health, safety and statutory legislation.
• Support the delivery of facilities improvement and maintenance projects.
• Update and maintain site drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical inspections and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Prioritise workloads to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed efficiently.

About the Assistant Facilities Manager role:

To be successful in this role you should have:

• An HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with electrical wiring installations, including single and three–phase distribution systems.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and external suppliers.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy manufacturing environment.