Facilities Manager

Manpower UK; Evesham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to maintain day-to-day operations across site facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient service delivery. You will coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, and uphold audit-ready records while supporting budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Excel in a role that keeps workplaces safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, with strong IT skills and effective stakeholder communication across levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a facilities management or building services role.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet service levels.
• Attention to detail with audit-ready records.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Competent IT skills for records management.
• Relevant qualification in FM or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Desirable IOSH/NEBOSH health and safety certifications.
• Experience with risk assessments and inspection routines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations to ensure site runs smoothly.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain records for inspections, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, including work orders and performance monitoring.
• Assist budgeting and cost control for facilities activities.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Ensure facilities systems are maintained per manufacturer guidance and schedules.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents per agreed procedures.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Building systems knowledge

Documentation & records

Stakeholder communication

IT literacy

Risk assessments

Education

Facilities management qualification

Health & safety certification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Maintenance software

Job description

Facilities Manager

Join a forward-thinking organisation that values practical expertise, safety-first thinking, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a team that keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly by maintaining high standards across facilities, compliance, and service delivery. This role offers the chance to make a real impact ensuring the workplace is safe, efficient, and fit for purpose for everyone who uses it.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee day-to-day facilities operations to ensure smooth running of the site.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, maintenance, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, including raising work orders and monitoring performance.
• Support budgeting and cost control for facilities activities, ensuring value for money.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify risks, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency.
• Ensure facilities systems are maintained in line with manufacturer guidance and statutory schedules.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents in line with agreed procedures, escalating appropriately.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a facilities management or building services role, ideally within a multi-site or fast-paced environment (i.e. hospital, prison, or government building).
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety requirements and compliance best practice.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Working knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building fabric).
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and deliver to agreed service levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Competent IT skills for maintaining records and managing facilities documentation.
• Relevant qualification in facilities management, building services, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Relevant certifications in health and safety (such as IOSH or NEBOSH) are desirable.
• Experience with risk assessments and methodical inspection routines.

If you're an organised, safety-focused facilities professional who enjoys keeping operations running efficiently and improving the workplace experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Facilities Manager in Evesham, UK.