Facilities Manager

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for an Engineering & Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance and operations of a cold storage warehouse. This role requires a technical diploma or degree and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading improvement projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Support for professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance or facility management.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems and electrical controls.
• Good understanding of safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead troubleshooting of critical technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

5+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance

Hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems

Experience with CMMS systems

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Education

Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Engineering & Facility Manager

• Annual Salary: £45k - £55k (based on experience)
• Location: Theale
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Engineering & Facility Managerto manage the day-to-day maintenance and facility operations of our cold storage warehouse. This role is crucial in ensuring that all technical installations and building infrastructure operate reliably and efficiently to support 24/7 logistics operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Operational Maintenance & Facility Management:

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities across all site systems, including refrigeration, electrical installations, mechanical installations, climate control, and general building infrastructure.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical technical issues to minimize operational downtime.
  • Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance tasks in alignment with warehouse operations.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and procurement to support maintenance efficiency.
  • Support the implementation of facility improvement and optimization projects.

• Planning & Coordination:

  • Develop weekly and monthly maintenance schedules.
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of internal technicians and external contractors.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all facility-related issues at the site level.
  • Facilitate communication between the warehouse operations team and engineering & facility function.

• Compliance & Safety:

  • Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and maintenance-related audits.
  • Develop and maintain emergency procedures for facility systems.
  • Promote a strong safety culture among maintenance teams.

• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

  • Monitor key facility performance indicators, such as equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for technical and process improvements.
  • Lead or participate in small CAPEX projects or upgrades at the site level

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance or facility management, ideally in cold storage, logistics, food production, or process industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical systems and controls, automated warehouse systems, and climate installations.
• Proven experience in coordinating maintenance activities and managing contractors.
• Good understanding of safety, legal, and regulatory requirements for industrial facilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Fluent in the local language; English proficiency is an advantage.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 operations and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive benefits package.