Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Facilities Manager specializing in Water Hygiene for their extensive facility in Coventry. This role involves ensuring compliance with water hygiene standards, leading a team, and enhancing operational safety. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Leave - 26 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays

Private Healthcare - Comprehensive healthcare scheme

Tech Package - Company laptop and phone

Additional Pay - For Authorised Person duties

Career Development - Strong training and promotion pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in water hygiene or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing PPMs and water-related compliance tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation (HSG274, HTM 04-01).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Person for Water Hygiene on-site.
• Lead a team of water hygiene technicians and manage contractors.
• Oversee compliance documentation and ensure legislative alignment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Investigative skills

Education

Recognised qualification or certification as a Responsible Person for Water Hygiene

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Manager - Water Hygiene
Location: Coventry, Warwickshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of water hygiene compliance at a large, complex facility- where your knowledge and leadership will directly impact safety, health, and operational standards.
You’ll be the go-to expert, acting as the Responsible Person for Water Hygiene, ensuring full legislative and regulatory compliance while managing systems, teams, contractors, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

* Serve as the designated Responsible Person for Water Hygiene on-site.

* Lead a team of water hygiene technicians and manage external contractors.

* Oversee and maintain compliance documentation, including: Water logbooks, Written schemes, Risk assessments, Sampling trackers, Standard operating procedures.

* Analyse sampling data and water hygiene trends, investigate anomalies, and report findings.

* Ensure alignment with legislation and guidance such as: HSG274, HTM 04-01, COSHH, Water Supply Regulations.

* Plan and manage PPM schedules and ensure timely completion of remedial actions.

* Lead major hygiene tasks, including tank cleans, point-of-use (POU) filter replacements, and installation projects.

* Participate in and contribute to internal and external audits.

* Collaborate with health and safety teams or infection prevention units as needed.

* Conduct contractor inductions, review RAMS (risk assessments and method statements), and support the tendering process.

* Organise and deliver toolbox talks and ensure training compliance.

* Be part of the on-call rota for urgent or out-of-hours issues.

What You’ll Need

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in water hygiene, facilities, or estates management (ideally within healthcare or a large estate).

* Recognised qualification or certification as a Responsible Person for Water Hygiene.

* Proven experience managing PPMs, CAFM systems, and water-related compliance tasks.

* In-depth knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance (HTM 04-01, HSG274, COSHH, Water Supply Regs).

* NEBOSH or IOSH certification ().

* Excellent organisational, communication, and investigative skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

What’s in It for You

* Competitive Salary - £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

* Generous Leave - 26 days annual leave plus 9 bank holidays

* Private Healthcare - Access to a comprehensive healthcare scheme

* Tech Package - Company laptop and phone provided

* Additional Pay - For Authorised Person duties

* Career Development - Strong internal training and promotion pathways

* High Impact Role - Your work will directly support safety and compliance in a mission-critical environment

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