Facilities Maintenance Manager

Sysco; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for its new Hemel Hempstead site, focusing on engineering management and operational excellence. The role involves audits, maintenance planning, and project management, with a strong emphasis on team leadership and compliance care. Competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to a diverse workplace await the right candidate.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Qualifications

• Experienced Facilities Manager with a background in FMCG or logistics.
• Track record in improving maintenance and asset management.
• Project management expertise including knowledge of CDM and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities engineering team to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Handle audits, inspections, health and safety, and capital planning.
• Create maintenance and project delivery plans for performance improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

People management

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
• Travel: Daily commute only

Company Description

Competitive salary plus car allowance & great benefits package

Mon - Fri (40hrs)

Take your warehouse career to the next level with Sysco GB. We’re home to some of the UK’s leading food businesses including Brakes and Fresh Direct, and we’re about to open a next-generation site in Hemel. Designed with colleagues in mind, the site has all the right ingredients to be an amazing place to work. Join us as a Facilities Manager and help us deliver excellence right from the start.

A satisfying role

At the head of our site facilities engineering team, you’ll make sure our plant, equipment, buildings and facilities are delivering for our clients and colleagues. Your varied role will see you handling everything from audits, inspections and health and safety to capital planning and contractor management. You’ll also draw up maintenance and project delivery plans, while playing a central role in the ongoing improvement of site performance.

What you bring to the mix

An experienced Facilities Manager, with a broad engineering and compliance management background, you have what it takes to excel at Sysco:

management experience in an FMCG or logistics operation

a track record of improving performance in planned maintenance and asset management

project management experience, including knowledge of CDM, GMP, 5S and TPM

proven budgetary control skills

strong problem-solving and people management skills

experience in the management and upkeep of key systems, including fire prevention, water, air supply, refrigeration, electricity and dock doors.

Bags of benefits

The amazing facilities and working environment at our Hemel site are not the only benefits of working here. You’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today

Additional Information

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.