Facilities Manager

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well‑established engineering business, is seeking a Facilities Manager to own two sites near Oldham. You will oversee buildings, plant, utilities and contractors to keep operations safe, compliant and efficient in a busy production setting.

This hands‑on, high‑visibility role reports to the Production Director and requires strong contractor management, budgeting and stakeholder communication. Regular days Monday to Friday with on‑site duties and occasional travel within 40 miles

Qualifications

• Proven facilities management experience, ideally within engineering or manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices and UK HSE legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• A relevant FM qualification (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of offices, workshops and storage across two sites.
• Manage planned preventative and reactive maintenance for buildings, plant and equipment.
• Keep utilities reliable, compliant and cost-efficient.
• Lead refurbishments, space planning and site improvement projects.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Manage permits, certifications and statutory inspections.
• Act as go-to for facilities safety matters and emergency response.
• Source and manage contractors and SLAs to ensure safe, timely work.
• Monitor facilities budgets and identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, maintenance and compliance.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

IWFM / NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Salary: £50,000 | Full-time, Permanent, Days

Our client, a well-established engineering business, is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager, with experience within engineering environments, to take ownership of both locations — keeping buildings, plant, utilities and contractors running safely, compliantly and efficiently in support of a busy engineering and production operation.

This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role reporting directly to the Production Director, ideal for someone who’s as comfortable managing a PPM schedule as they are negotiating a contractor SLA or standing in front of an auditor.

The role is worked on regular days, Monday to Friday.

About the business:

Their goal is excellence in engineering and exceeding customer expectations, built on values that guide everything they do: safety, quality, integrity, honesty and teamwork.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the day‑to‑day running of our offices, workshops and storage areas across both sites
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for buildings, plant and equipment
• Keeping site utilities — power, water, HVAC, compressed air — reliable, compliant and cost‑effective
• Leading on refurbishments, space planning and site improvement projects
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Managing permits, certifications, statutory inspections and compliance documentation
• Acting as the go‑to person for facilities‑related safety matters and emergency response
• Sourcing, appointing and managing contractors and service providers, including negotiating contracts and SLAs
• Making sure contractor work is delivered safely, on time and to spec
• Monitoring facilities budgets and finding opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Keeping accurate records of assets, maintenance and compliance
• Supporting equipment installs, relocations and decommissioning
• Working closely with engineering, production and IT to keep operations running smoothly

What we’re looking for

• Proven facilities management experience, ideally within engineering or manufacturing
• Solid working knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices and UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers
• A relevant facilities management qualification (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with real attention to detail
• Confident communicator who can manage stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially minded and cost‑conscious
• Awareness of environmental management and sustainability practices
• Based on‑site with regular travel between Oldham and a second site, within 40 miles, and willing to provide occasional out‑of‑hours support for emergencies or planned works when required

What’s on offer

• £50,000 salary
• Regular days, Monday to Friday
• Excellent company pension (5% employee / 10% employer).
• Permanent Position