Facilities Manager

McLaren; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development framework

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance benefit

Sabbatical after two years

Discounted shopping benefits

Generous parental leave policies

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

McLaren is seeking a Facilities Manager to join their leadership team at the Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield. The successful candidate will ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of facilities, managing compliance with UK regulations and overseeing contractors. Key qualifications include experience in a manufacturing environment, strong technical knowledge, and effective communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and structured career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management within a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of UK regulations (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, DSEAR).
• Technical knowledge of utilities and plant systems.
• Experience in facilities expansion planning and capacity projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all buildings and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently.
• Oversee facilities compliance activities including fire safety and insurance inspections.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and audit documentation.
• Plan for facilities expansion and manage capital investment projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance with UK regulations

Contractor management

Budgeting

CAFM systems

ERP systems (SAP)

Leadership

Education

IWFM Level 4+ or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job TitleFacilities ManagerLocationSheffieldWorking within the site leadership team of the McLaren Composites Technology Centre’s based in Sheffield/Rotherham, reporting to the Plant Director. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring that all current and future buildings, grounds, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role oversees facilities expansion planning, compliance, managing contractors, budgets, and dayLead facilities related statutory compliance activities, including Legionella control, fire safety systems, insurance inspections and building compliance requirements. Maintaining accurate compliance records, certification and audit documentation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:* Experience in facilities management within a manufacturing, construction or industrial environment.* Strong understanding of relevant UK regulations (PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, DSEAR)* Technical knowledge of utilities, plant systems, and industrial infrastructure* Experience in expansion planning, capacity projects, or new facility setup and delivery* Skilled in contractor management, budgeting, and CAFM systems.* Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP* Strong commercial awareness, with experience of managing major capital investment projects* Effective communicator with strong problem‐solving and organisational skills* Desirable: IWFM Level 4+ or equivalent, experience with ISO 45001/14001, and lean principlesPERSONAL ATTRIBIUTES:* Safety‐focused, with proactive solutions‐driven approach.* Creative thinker with the ability to quickly adapt plans and activities to suit changing priorities as well as long‐term operational needs.* Calm and effective in a fast‐paced production environment.* Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across teams.* Detail‐oriented with a continuous improvement mindsetWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policies* A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice