Facilities Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee site management and compliance. The role involves leading a small team, managing contractors, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have FM experience in manufacturing, strong compliance knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary of around £55,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits including potential cost-saving opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to simplify technical issues for team understanding.

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.
• Lead, develop and motivate a small facilities team.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and issues.

Skills

Facilities Management experience in manufacturing or food production

Strong compliance and H&S background

Experience managing contractors

Budget management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent)

IOSH certification

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 relationshipsCommercial 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