Facilities Manager

Holt Engineering; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Free parking on-site

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday vouchers

Wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events

Job summary

Holt Engineering currently seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the smooth operation of three Dorset sites and drive efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior leadership to maintain buildings, services and records to a high standard.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, contractor coordination and budget oversight, with a focus on cost‑saving and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous Facilities Management experience.
• Practical maintenance or trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, electrical or general building maintenance).
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Budget management experience with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities across three sites.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance and projects.
• Lead site improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Manage facilities budgets, purchase orders and contractor costs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Maintain accurate facilities records and approved contractor databases.
• Identify cost–saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across the business.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budget management

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy a varied, hands–on role where no two days are the same?

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing Dorset–based business for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the smooth running of three local sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well–established organisation that genuinely values its people and offers fantastic employee benefits.

The Role:

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for ensuring all buildings, facilities and services are maintained to the highest standard while driving efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage facilities across three sites.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance and projects.
• Lead site improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Manage facilities budgets, purchase orders and contractor costs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Maintain accurate facilities records and approved contractor databases.
• Identify cost–saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys being hands–on while also managing projects and contractors.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous Facilities Management experience.
• Practical maintenance or trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, electrical or general building maintenance).
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Strong organisational and problem–solving abilities.
• Budget management experience with a commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently across multiple sites.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 40,000– 42,000 depending on experience.
• Monday–Friday working hours
• Monthly profit share bonus.
• Free on–site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Birthday vouchers.
• Workplace wellbeing initiatives.
• Regular company social events.
• A supportive, friendly working environment with genuine opportunities to make an impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, improve facilities, and be part of a forward–thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.