Facilities Manager

Rubicon Recruitment; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee operations in Blandford Forum. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing maintenance schedules. Candidates should have proven experience in facilities management and strong project management skills. This position offers autonomy, opportunities for professional development, and involvement in sustainability initiatives. If you are ready for the next step in your career, apply with your CV or contact us for more information.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Autonomy to shape strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance.
• Project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing maintenance of plant, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements (Fire Safety, Legionella, Asbestos).
• Developing and implementing planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Health & safety knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Facilities Manager Blandford up to GBP52k DOE

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is an opportunity to take ownership of facilities operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant environment across a well–established site. You'll join a business that values continuous improvement and empowers its managers to drive change. If you thrive on responsibility and enjoy working across multiple functions, this role offers the autonomy and variety you are looking for.

As a Facilities Manager, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to shape facilities strategy and implement improvements
• A leadership role with direct influence on operational efficiency
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative environment working with senior stakeholders
• Involvement in sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects

As a Facilities Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing maintenance of plant, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements (Fire Safety, Legionella, Asbestos)
• Developing and implementing planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Managing contracts and relationships with external service providers
• Driving health & safety standards and completing risk assessments
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives within facilities operations

As a Facilities Manager, your experience will include:

• Proven experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance
• Project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Experience managing budgets and controlling departmental costs
• Ability to lead and develop a team, promoting best practice and multi–skilling
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up–to–date CV or call Ellie Taylopr or Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.