Facilities and Maintenance Manager

ACS Performance; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial business in Willenhall is seeking an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead their onsite maintenance team. The role involves managing facilities and ensuring legal compliance while driving operational improvements. Key requirements include proven facilities management experience and qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance. This is a hands-on leadership position offering opportunities for long-term operational efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, plant, and mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of building services and factory equipment.
• Basic CNC programming knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities and maintenance function across the site.
• Ensure legal compliance with insurance and safety regulations.
• Manage and coordinate contractors for repairs and servicing.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Knowledge of building services

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

We're working with a leading industrial business based in Willenhall, looking for an experienced Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead their onsite maintenance team and drive key operational improvements.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing site facilities, plant, and equipment, while ensuring full legal and safety compliance. You'll play a key part in facility restructuring, equipment upgrades, and layout optimisation to support long-term operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities and maintenance function across the site
• Ensure legal compliance (e.g., insurance, F-Gas, fire systems, water risk, drawings)
• Maintain up-to-date records and systems (e.g., helpdesk, plant info, weekly tasks)
• Manage and coordinate contractors for repairs, servicing, and compliance
• Handle quote gathering, purchase requisitions, and contractor scheduling
• Act as Person in Charge (PIC) for on-site activities (RAMs, permits, inductions)
• Support operational layout changes and equipment reconditioning initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in facilities, plant, and mechanical/electrical maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of building services and factory equipment
• CAD experience (creating and modifying site/electrical layout drawings)
• Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance (e.g., EITB or equivalent)
• Basic CNC programming knowledge (desirable)
• Strong organisational, leadership, and contractor management skills

ACS are recruiting for a Facilities and Maintenance Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Facilities and Maintenance Manager, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Facilities and Maintenance Manager. It is also a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Facilities and Maintenance Manager with your application, as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the role you desire.