Facilities Manager

Morgan Ryder; Stockport; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Facilities Manager in Stockport to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role involves leading a skilled team, managing capital projects, and developing facility strategies. Ideal candidates possess engineering qualifications and experience in operational excellence. Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits including substantial holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

Half day Friday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering capital expenditures.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Experience with contractor control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling facilities plan.
• Lead capital planning and execution of upgrades.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance compliance.
• Oversee daily operations and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Risk management

Decision-making

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Occupational Health and Safety certifications

Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Manufacturing Facilities Manager

Stockport
Up to £60 000 plus excellent benefits including…

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution
• 4 weeks sick pay after probation increasing to 8 weeks with service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance - 4x annual salary
• Half day Friday
• Wellness programme

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence?

We're seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Facilities Manager to lead the oversight and management of our Stockport based site. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities that support high-performance production environments.

You'll be responsible for developing a forward-looking facilities strategy, managing capital projects, leading a skilled team, and driving continuous improvement across infrastructure and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling facilities plan aligned with business goals
• Lead capital planning, budgeting, and execution of facility upgrades
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance compliance
• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing facilities
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime
• Ensure compliance industry safety and security standards
• Supervise and develop facilities and maintenance staff
• Monitor operating costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Implement preventive maintenance and emergency response plans
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments to mitigate hazards
• Drive facility upgrades and capital improvement projects
• Prepare RFQs, conduct contract reviews, and manage risk

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant engineering qualification
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (LOTO, PUWER, etc.)
• Occupational Health and Safety certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA)
• Proven track record in delivering capital expenditure programmes
• Experience with CMMS systems and contractor control
• Background in engineering or maintenance supervision
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Knowledge of CMMS systems

Skills & Attributes

• Confident decision-maker with strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Proven ability in team development and people management
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on safety and compliance
• Customer-focused with contract and risk management expertise

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.