Facilities Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer located in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of their site. The role involves ensuring the facility remains safe and optimized, managing contractors, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have strong compliance knowledge, experience in food production, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement. A competitive salary of around £55,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong compliance and H&S background including COSHH and building regulations.
• Experience in facilities management in manufacturing or food production is essential.
• Commercial awareness and budget management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead maintenance strategies, inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate refurbishments and manage external contractors.
• Control facilities budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, develop and motivate a small facilities team.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and issues to protect production uptime.

Skills

Facilities Management experience in manufacturing or food production

Strong compliance and H&S background

Experience managing contractors, tenders and supplier relationships

Commercial awareness and budget management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent)

IOSH

Job description

Facilities Manager

• UK–Leading Food Manufacturer
• Greater Manchester
• Salary – c 55,000 + Benefits

A UK–leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to take ownership of its Greater Manchester site and ensure the facility remains safe, compliant and fully optimised for operations.

This is a key leadership role responsible for the entire physical environment, from buildings and equipment to hard and soft services, ensuring the site runs efficiently, meets strict industry standards, and supports uninterrupted production. The Facilities Manager will lead a small team (5), manage contractors, drive preventative maintenance and champion high standards of hygiene, safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead maintenance strategies, inspections and repairs
• Coordinate refurbishments and manage external contractors
• Control facilities budgets and identify cost–saving opportunities
• Improve productivity, space utilisation and energy efficiency
• Manage contracts & tenders
• Lead, develop and motivate a small facilities team
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and issues to protect production uptime

Your Skills & Experience

• Facilities Management experience in manufacturing or food production
• Strong compliance and H&S background (incl. COSHH & building regulations)
• Experience managing contractors, tenders and supplier relationships
• Commercial awareness and budget management skills
• IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent), IOSH
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify technical issues
• This role suits a hands–on Facilities Manager who thrives in a fast–paced, operational environment and is motivated by continuous improvement, collaboration and high performance.

Interested? Apply now to take on a pivotal role within a major food manufacturing operation.