Facilities Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly profit share bonus

Free onsite parking

Perks at Work scheme

Eye care reimbursement

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee operations across three sites in Poole. You will coordinate with operations managers and ESG leadership to ensure safe, efficient facilities management and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The role includes leading maintenance programs, managing budgets, and driving cost-saving initiatives while delivering a high standard of service for site operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management.
• Practical trade skills in plumbing/electronics/carpentry.
• Strong problem-solving and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a preventive maintenance schedule is in place and followed.
• Oversee maintenance of all plant equipment across three sites.
• Manage safety culture data and contractor register for accuracy.
• Source and manage contractors and suppliers for repairs and maintenance.
• Lead new projects and modifications to facilities.
• Handle purchase orders and verify invoices for payment.

Job description

Facilities Manager

• Annual Salary: 40000 – 42000
• Location: Poole, Dorset
• Job Type: Full–time (Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Mon – Fri)

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Manager to oversee operations across three sites. You will collaborate closely with the Operations Managers, Head of ESG, and the QSHE Manager to ensure that all facilities are managed efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Day–to–day of the role:

• Ensure a Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule is in place and strictly followed.
• Manage timely maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Oversee the facilities aspects of the Safety Culture database system, ensuring all data, including the approved contractor register, is logged and up–to–date.
• Source new contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, renovations, waste disposal, and security as required.
• Take charge of new projects and modifications to existing facilities.
• Handle the control of, and raising Purchase Orders, and ensure the clearance of associated invoices for accuracy and payment.
• Develop strategies for improving efficiency and reducing costs, and forecast future facilities needs.
• Develop and monitor facilities budgets, track expenditures, and identify cost–saving measures.
• Ensure compliance with all facility health and safety and security protocols.
• Manage waste control in accordance with ISO14001:2015.
• Work closely with the Head of ESG to support initiatives and projects aimed at improving our environmental credentials and creating sustainable practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in facilities management with practical trade skills (plumbing, electronics, carpentry).
• Strong problem–solving skills and the ability to manage preventive maintenance and contractor/supplier relationships effectively.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to manage budgets and seek cost savings through in–house solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, comfortable managing workload across multiple sites without supervision.
• Commitment to operating with integrity and keeping customer service at the forefront to ensure a safe and well–maintained working environment.

Benefits:

• Modern open plan office.
• Monthly profit share bonus scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Free onsite parking.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Tuck shop snacks and free lunch every Friday.
• Charity dress down day every Friday.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Complementary Birthday vouchers.
• Subsidised workplace massage.
• Eye care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Company social and corporate events.