Assistant Facilities Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical & dental

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Cashback & saving schemes

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Wynyard seeks an experienced Assistant Facilities Manager to lead all maintenance and facilities activities across a busy distribution site. You will oversee electrical, mechanical and general upkeep to ensure safe, compliant operations supporting high-performance logistics.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, offering up to £45,000 per year plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical/dental, and more.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in FM or electrical/mechanical engineering
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety qualifications required
• Experience leading facilities/maintenance teams and external contractors

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, mechanical and general maintenance across the site to ensure continuity
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime
• Oversee contractor management to ensure safety, compliance and quality of works
• Coordinate statutory inspections and safety testing to meet legal and company standards
• Support General Manager with improvement initiatives and future investment plans

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC / HND in Facilities Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Facilities or Maintenance Manager who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Can you lead contractors, engineers and facilities teams while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards? Do you enjoy solving problems, delivering projects and making a real impact on site performance every day?

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Assistant Facilities Manager to join our site in Wynyard. You will lead all aspects of maintenance and facilities operations across our busy distribution site. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our warehouse, office and welfare facilities remain safe, compliant and operating efficiently to support our high-performing operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, and 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead all electrical, mechanical and general maintenance activities across the site, ensuring operational continuity
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and improving site performance
• Oversee contractor management, ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard
• Manage statutory inspections, compliance activities and safety testing to maintain legal and company standards
• Coordinate facilities and maintenance projects, supporting the General Manager with improvement initiatives and future investment plans

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• NVQ Level 4, HNC/HND or equivalent in Facilities Management or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Proven experience within a Facilities Management, Engineering or Maintenance leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage technical teams and external contracts effectively
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.