Facilities & Compliance Leader (Manufacturing Site)

Hunter Selection; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% employer pension contrib.

Life assurance

33 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Facilities Manager for a growing manufacturing business in Poole. You will lead site-wide engineering and compliance activities, manage contractors, and ensure safe, audit-ready operations.

The role demands a strong background in engineering, regulatory compliance, and people leadership across a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary (£55,000–£60,000) with a performance-related bonus, a pension of up to 20%, life assurance, and 33 days

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate site-wide engineering and compliance activities, ensuring statutory and company requirements are met.
• Plan and oversee routine inspections, audits, and compliance-related schedules.
• Maintain accurate records, systems, and documentation to support operational and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and drive completion of corrective actions arising from inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Analyse performance data and identify opportunities to improve processes, compliance standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development of a health, safety, and compliance culture through training and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage third-party contractors, ensuring work is safe and compliant with procedures.
• Review and support risk assessments, safe systems of work, and related documentation.
• Oversee operational resources and inventory to ensure availability and business continuity.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance

Contractor management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit readiness

Health & safety

Engineering stores

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance systems

Asset management systems

Job description

Hunter Selection is recruiting a Facilities Manager for a growing manufacturing business in Poole. You will lead site-wide engineering and compliance activities, manage contractors, and ensure safe, audit-ready operations.

The role demands a strong background in engineering, regulatory compliance, and people leadership across a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary (£55,000–£60,000) with a performance-related bonus, a pension of up to 20%, life assurance, and 33 days