Facilities Manager

Milkround; Wynyard; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wynyard is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a dynamic team and ensure comprehensive maintenance services. You will oversee maintenance staff, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management within a logistics or warehousing environment, along with certifications like IOSH managing safely. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and extensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Discount platform access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior facilities role within warehousing or logistics.
• Essential IOSH managing safely certification.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise maintenance staff.
• Liaise with contractors to plan maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and manage contractors.

Skills

Overseeing maintenance staff

Effective communication

Budget management

Problem diagnosis

Utilising Excel

Education

Level 3 Diploma/18th Edition Wiring/IOSH/Refrigeration/City & Guilds

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Are you ready for a new challenge, where no 2 days are the same? Fancy being responsible for a small but dynamic team? Want to put your knowledge & experience to good use? We’re seeking a Facilities Manager to join our site in Wynyard. This role is to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a full and comprehensive maintenance service to the site. This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

Pay, Benefits And More

We’re looking to offer a salary of £45,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• Overseeing and supervising the maintenance staff across the site
• Liaising with on-site contractors, planning & scheduling maintenance work
• Maintaining records & ensuring compliance with security & safety regulations
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and booking the relevant contractors, reading drawings, repair manuals, or parts catalogues, as necessary.
• Delivering within budgets and taking equipment audits

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Previous experience within a senior facilities role, ideally within a warehousing or logistics environment
• Experience with data, utilising Excel and other Microsoft applications
• IOSH managing safely is essential
• Level 3 Diploma/18th Edition Wiring/IOSH/Refrigeration/City&Guilds
• An effective communicator both internally and with contractors, highlighting where appropriate issues and areas for improvement.