Facilities Manager

Victorian Plumbing; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Plumbing is seeking a Facilities Manager to safeguard and optimise our Leyland site and multiple North West locations. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive safety, compliance, and efficiency across warehouses, ensuring operations run smoothly.

Based primarily in Leyland with periodic travel to other sites, you will own budgeting, contractor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives to keep our logistics engine in top condition.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership with experience building high-performing teams.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control skills.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience coordinating contractors across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to drive operational excellence.
• Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Implement robust internal controls and H&S measures.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to high standards.
• Develop strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Health and Safety

Risk assessment

Logistics

Job description

Location: Leyland (Primary) & Multiple Other sites (As Required) Reports to: Head of Operations
Ready to pour your expertise into a brand-new challenge?
At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, we're not just the UK's leading bathroom retailer; we're a high-speed operation that relies on world-class infrastructure. We are looking for a Facilities Manager who can keep our engine room running smoothly across our Leyland and Multiple other sites across the North West.
If you are a strategic thinker who knows how to keep a large-scale operation from running dry, it's time to take the plunge with a team that's truly going places.
The Role: Making a Splash
This isn't just about keeping the lights on. As our Facilities Manager, you'll be the custodian of our physical workspace, ensuring our warehouses are safe, efficient, and fully compliant. Based primarily at our Leyland site, with periodic visits to oversee our multiple other sites across the north west, you'll ensure our facilities are as polished as a high-end mixer tap.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Flow: Head up a multi-disciplinary team, providing the direction and development needed to foster a culture of excellence.
• Financial Precision: Manage budgets and resources with a steady hand. You'll ensure we get maximum value without letting quality slip down the plughole.
• Watertight Compliance: Implement robust internal controls and H&S measures. You'll be the gatekeeper of safety, ensuring we meet every regulation with room to spare.
• Contractor Coordination: Proactively manage service providers. We expect high standards, and you'll be the one ensuring our partners deliver every time.
• Continuous Improvement: Don't just maintain the status quo-refresh it. You'll develop strategies to boost efficiency and reduce costs across all sites.
  

Are You the Perfect Fit?
We're looking for a professional who is "plumb-perfect" for the following:

• Proven Leadership: You've got a track record of building high-performing teams and motivating people to deliver their best.
• Strong Financial Acumen: Budgeting and cost control are second nature to you.
• H&S Knowledge: You're an expert in health and safety, capable of conducting risk assessments and implementing iron-clad safety measures.
• Problem-Solving Skills: When a situation gets pressurized, you remain calm and find the root cause of the issue fast.
• Logistics Experience: Ideally, you've worked in a warehouse environment before.
• Mobile & Flexible: You're happy to be based in Leyland, with the flexibility to head over to Skelmersdale whenever the business needs you.
  

Why Victorian Plumbing?
We're a fast-growing, dynamic business that moves at pace. We offer a work environment where you can truly make your mark, helping us maintain the foundation of our success.
Think you've got the right tools? Don't let this opportunity drain away.

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Victorian Plumbing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit solely on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and providing a supportive environment for all. By applying, you consent to your data being processed in accordance with UK GDPR.