Assistant Facilities Manager

IWFM; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Company pension

Bonus

Job summary

IWFM in the Ormskirk area is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager on a permanent basis to support day-to-day site facilities management for a global engineering company.

The role focuses on maintenance planning, contractor coordination, and delivery of site improvement projects, with an electrically biased background. You will ensure compliance with health, safety and statutory legislation while maintaining site documentation.

Qualifications

• An HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience with electrical wiring installations, including single and three–phase systems.
• AutoCAD experience and good MS Office skills are essential.
• Ability to work with contractors and internal teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 maintenance and project work comply with health, safety and legislation.
• Support delivery of facilities improvement and maintenance projects.
• Update and maintain site drawings and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical inspections and maintain compliance records.
• Prioritise workloads to complete projects and maintenance efficiently.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contractor liaison

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 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.