Engineering & Technical Facilities Manager EMEA

Driscoll's; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking an Engineering & Technical Facilities Manager to ensure the operational integrity of its facilities across the EMEA region. This role involves strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, fostering collaboration and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess proven experience in facilities management, strong project management skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Willingness to travel across the EMEA region is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Engineering and/or Facilities Management.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, with a people-first approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, budgets, and vendor relationships transparently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solution-driven and energised by continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operational integrity of buildings and equipment in EMEA.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance of systems with regulatory and safety standards.
• Manage the EMEA maintenance budget for cost optimisation.
• Lead sustainability and energy-reduction initiatives.
• Lead engineering and maintenance projects across EMEA, delivered on time.
• Develop and manage a facilities and capital investment plan.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion health & safety in collaboration with H&S teams.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments for safe working environments.
• Implement and maintain facilities and engineering standards.

Job description

About the Opportunity

The Engineering & Technical Facilities Manager will oversee the maintenance and operational integrity of buildings, infrastructure, and production equipment across all sites in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region. This role ensures that facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with safety / legislative standards, while upholding Driscoll’s core values of humility, passion, and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

In this role, you combine strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership. You ensure business continuity, compliance and performance across facilities operations, while leading teams and stakeholders towards efficient and future‑ready solutions.

Facilities Maintenance & Operations

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for buildings and technical installations

Ensure compliance of all systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) with regulatory and safety standards

Manage the EMEA maintenance budget and drive cost optimisation

Lead sustainability and energy‑reduction initiatives, supporting Scope 2 reduction and the journey to Net Zero 2032

Project & Investment Management

Lead engineering and maintenance projects across EMEA, delivered on time, within scope and budget

Develop and manage a 3–5 year facilities and capital investment plan

Identify and implement opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiency

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, develop and engage Maintenance & Engineering teams across the EMEA region

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

Assess capability needs and implement targeted training and development plans

Safety, Standards & Quality

Champion health & safety in close collaboration with H&S teams

Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure safe working environments

Develop, implement and maintain Driscoll’s facilities and engineering standards

Candidate Profile

You are a people‑oriented technical leader with a strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset. You combine engineering expertise with strategic thinking and are comfortable operating in a multi‑site, multicultural environment.

• Proven experience in Engineering and / or Facilities Management
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, with a people‑first approach
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, budgets and vendor relationships transparently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, solution‑driven and energised by continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel regularly across the EMEA region