Facilities Farm Manager

MM Flowers Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MM Flowers Ltd is seeking a Facilities Farm Manager to oversee the maintenance and safety of their farm facilities in Spalding. This role demands a proactive approach to managing infrastructure, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, while supporting sustainability and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance roles within agricultural settings and possess strong practical understanding of machinery operation.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Onsite Parking

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Career Progression

Grocery Aid

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or maintenance roles within an agricultural or industrial setting.
• Valid telehandler and/or forklift license.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage upkeep of farm facilities and equipment to ensure operational reliability.
• Oversee contractor work and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections and maintain high housekeeping standards across the site.

Skills

Machinery operation

Engineering understanding

Health and safety compliance

Project management

Education

Formal mechanical or engineering qualification

Job description

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The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion, and inspiration through breath-taking blooms.

Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 900 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.

To continue our tremendous growth, we need the brilliant people to help us achieve our goals. We aim to deliver excellence at every point in the supply chain from distribution to processing, technical standards through to marketing, with consideration for our people and the planet at the heart of everything we do.

If this sounds like a company that you would like to be a part of, and you have the talent, energy, and drive to be a part of shaping our journey, we would love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Spalding as a Facilities Farm Manager

We are looking for a proactive and practical Facilities Farm Manager to take charge of the upkeep, safety, and efficiency of our farm’s facilities and equipment. This key role will involve managing day-to-day site maintenance, coordinating essential repairs, responding to breakdowns, and overseeing contractors. You will ensure the operational reliability of both our production site and wider farm infrastructure—supporting our core mission of innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures all farm buildings, roads, glasshouses, and operational areas are well-maintained, functional, and safe.
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving infrastructure-related issues.
• Maintains operational readiness of key machinery including telehandlers, forklifts, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Minimises downtime through fast, effective response to breakdowns and regular preventative maintenance.
• Upholds high standards of health and safety, ensuring all site and contractor work complies with relevant regulations.
• Conducts inspections and risk assessments, promoting a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Effectively plans and manages external contractor work, ensuring high quality, compliance, and minimal disruption.
• Supports project work including site upgrades, installations, and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintains open communication with operations and management teams to support seamless daily activities.
• Clearly documents work activity, maintenance logs, and contractor performance for transparency and traceability.
• Lead maintenance and repairs of farm buildings, glasshouses, roads, and hard standing areas
• Manage utilities and key services, including water supply, lighting, heating, and ventilation systems
• Monitor site condition and proactively address any issues with drainage, pest control, or weather-related wear
• Carry out inspections and maintain high housekeeping standards across all areas of the site
• Oversee the maintenance of essential machinery including telehandlers, forklifts, conveyors, and grading lines
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to farm operations
• Support automated and manual systems used in planting, harvesting, and packing activities
• Ensure a consistent supply of spare parts and perform routine servicing tasks where appropriate
• Coordinate and supervise contractors conducting specialist repairs, maintenance, or installations
• Ensure all contractor activities comply with health and safety regulations and site policies
• Maintain clear records of work carried out, including service reports, inspections, and follow-ups
• Conduct or support health and safety assessments related to engineering and facilities activities
• Collaborate with other departments to support smooth daily farm operations
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving site efficiency or reducing environmental impact
• Advise on and support sustainability efforts, including renewable energy systems and energy-saving practices
• Assist with infrastructure planning for future expansion or operational changes

What you can already do

• Proven experience in facilities or maintenance roles within an agricultural or industrial setting
• Strong practical understanding of machinery operation, servicing, and basic mechanical repair
• Valid telehandler and/or forklift license
• Experience coordinating contractor work and ensuring safety and compliance on-site
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and respond to technical challenges effectively
• Formal mechanical or engineering qualification
• Familiarity with glasshouse operations or horticultural environments
• Understanding of sustainability practices or renewable energy systems in a farming context
• Working knowledge of risk assessment and H&S compliance procedures

So, what’s the package? When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary.

• Holiday allowances are calculated on the days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.
• Pension Scheme - You will be auto-enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.
• Onsite Parking – free parking is available onsite.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3-month probationary period.
• Career Progression – we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.
• Wonderful working environment– we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose-built State of the Art facility.
• We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately.
• We work with an Occupational Health provider to support employees both mentally and physically.
• We run corporate engagement initiatives throughout the year.
• We gather employee feedback annually to see how we can improve the employee experience.
• Grocery Aid

What are you waiting for, we would love to hear from you.

If this position doesn’t match your experience but you love the sound of MM Flowers we welcome speculative applicants, please forward your cv and a covering letter about the type of role or function you are interested in being considered for.

MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.

We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to MM Flowers employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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