Facilities Manager

Scania Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Facilities Manager for the South Region. The role involves overseeing facility operations, managing maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working options and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Enhanced parental leave

Eligibility to annual bonus scheme

Access to a fantastic loan car scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension

4x basic salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage schedules and documentation effectively.
• Experience in planning and executing facility-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage facility-related assignments and projects.
• Conduct site visits and performance reviews.

Skills

Organised

Excellent Communication

Project Management Experience

Health & Safety Compliant

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Manager – South Region

Salary: Starting from £40,000 plus an excellent benefits package

Location: Field Based – Hybrid working

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Eligibility to annual bonus scheme
• Access to a fantastic loan car scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• 4x basic salary life assurance

Quote from Emma Wilkins, Business Operations Director

"The Business Operations department is a crucial contributor to our organisation, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal efficiency. Working within this team offers a dynamic and rewarding experience, as you engage in a variety of tasks ranging from facility management to strategic planning. Collaboration is key, fostering a supportive and innovative environment where team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and solutions. The culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, coupled with the tangible impact of your work on the organisation’s success, makes this department an excellent place to build a fulfilling career"

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for all local facility operations within the market.
2. Oversee and support maintenance, sustainability initiatives, and related facility management (FM) activities for Scania Commercial Real Estate in the region.
3. Help with the development and implementation of a long-term maintenance strategy, ensuring ongoing execution and regular follow-ups.
4. Manage and coordinate facility-related assignments, including maintenance and sustainability projects.
5. Conduct regular site visits and site performance reviews.
6. Plan, coordinate, and execute local processes and activities in alignment with strategic and operational plans.
7. Address and manage day-to-day repair needs and reactive maintenance issues as they arise.

About you:

• Organised – Prioritising tasks, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate documentation
• Excellent Communication – Clear verbal and written communication with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Project Management Experience – Ability to plan, execute, and oversee maintenance, renovations, and other facility-related projects efficiently.
• Health & Safety Compliant – Strong understanding of regulations and best practices to ensure workplace safety.

If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 28/05/2025

Next steps:

1. If you like the sound of this position, please apply today.
2. A member of the Scania Recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application.
3. If you are successful at that stage, you will be invited to have a conversation with the hiring manager.

We understand that every candidate is unique, and we strive to accommodate your needs. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team, we’ll be happy to discuss these with you.

Working for Scania is not just about the job. It’s about you too, and this is where the company goes the extra mile and provides an industry leading employment package. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, complementary life insurance, financial incentive schemes and discounts on major retail outlets including groceries.

At Scania, we invest considerably in colleague development, and you can expect to receive comprehensive training and career progression not only in the UK but throughout our Global organisation.

We have a strong and supportive culture, where each individual is seen, respected and has the potential to contribute. We trust each other to act and make decisions, and we believe in a more flexible future workplace based on individual needs. For us, diversity and inclusion is a strategic necessity. By having colleagues with the widest possible range of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences, we ensure we have the right people and together with an inclusive corporate culture, this drives our business forward. We want our colleagues to feel proud and happy to work for us, no matter where they are from or who they are, and we strive to achieve an inclusive and family-friendly environment for everyone.

Scania is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers and the successful candidate will reflect our core values; CUSTOMER FIRST, RESPECT, ELIMINATION OF WASTE, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAM SPIRIT in all we do.