Facilities Manager

Sunbelt Rentals; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee property maintenance across multiple sites. The role involves stakeholder management, staff development, and strategic delivery of Facilities Management services. Candidates should possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH and experience in facilities management. The company offers a generous benefits package and a supportive work environment for career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Recognition awards

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs and facilities management for multi-site roles.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and statutory compliance standards.
• Financial and commercial awareness, ability to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and maintenance of multiple sites across the UK and ROI.
• Deliver the Facilities Management strategy and provide KPI reports to stakeholders.
• Manage service lines including hard and soft services and human resources.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Membership of the Institute of Workplace Facilities Management

Tools

CAFM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join the property team at our head office in Birchwood, Warrington. The Facilities team is responsible for maintaining all SBR sites, ensuring a clean and safe environment for colleagues and visitors. You will work with key stakeholders to ensure FM services meet their needs, providing an efficient Help Desk service that adapts to changing service levels, priorities, policies, and technological developments.

The Facilities Manager will oversee the management and maintenance of multiple sites across the UK and ROI, ensuring they remain safe, efficient, and conducive to productivity. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high standards of quality and safety.

You will be responsible for delivering the Facilities Management strategy and services, providing KPI reports to internal stakeholders. The role involves daily FM operations, project management, investigations, innovation, and change management across complex environments. You will manage all service lines, including hard and soft services, lifecycle asset management, and human resources for the FM team, including coaching, development, and promoting customer focus and excellence.

What can we offer you in return?

Join a successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider, with a flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with buy/sell options), life assurance, retail discounts, recognition awards, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

About You

We will support your success with training and development tailored to your career aspirations. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in repairs and facilities management for both hard and soft services, preferably in a multi-site role.
• Membership of the Institute of Workplace Facilities Management (desirable or working towards).
• NEBOSH qualification (desirable or working towards).
• Knowledge of safety regulations and statutory compliance standards.
• Technical proficiency with CAFM and Purchase Order systems; Coupa experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and third parties.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and effective under pressure.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret financial data (desirable).
• Leadership experience in managing and developing teams (desirable).
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks across diverse sites.
• Proactive problem-solving skills to anticipate and address issues.
• Procurement and negotiation skills to identify cost savings and efficiencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.