Facilities Manager - Eastleigh

GEA Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Eastleigh is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our Eastleigh site. You will oversee day-to-day facilities, building services, security and access, contractors, and maintenance programs.

This role requires strong leadership of the facilities team, collaboration with QSHE, IT and Fire Marshals, and delivery of improvement projects while maintaining high standards of safety and service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Facilities Management, Building Management or similar role.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and outsourced services.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and facilities compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance, inspections and statutory compliance activities.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and managing permits to work.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing or coordinating a facilities or maintenance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to unexpected issues.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day facilities operation across the Eastleigh site, including offices, workshop and shared areas.
• Ensuring the site meets Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Managing contractors and suppliers delivering hard and soft facilities services.
• Reviewing RAMS and managing permits to work in line with procedures.
• Coordinating statutory inspections, servicing and compliance activities.
• Working closely with QSHE to complete inspections and close out audit findings, non-conformances and Near Miss actions.
• Supporting fire safety arrangements and working closely with the Fire Marshals.
• Managing building security, access cards, keys and alarm codes.
• Managing the relationship with the landlord and landlord’s agent.
• Project managing site changes, upgrades and facilities improvement projects.
• Coordinating contractor and visitor inductions.
• Maintaining facilities and IT asset records and coordinating equipment disposal where required.
• Leading and coordinating the Facilities team, including day and evening cleaning teams.
• Ensuring employees and visitors receive clear communication about facilities changes, works and temporary arrangements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve site efficiency, service quality and the overall employee and visitor experience.

Skills

Facilities Management

Building Management

Property Management

Health & Safety

Contractor Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are looking for a proactive Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our Eastleigh site.

This is a broad and highly visible role, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site’s facilities, building services, security and access, contractors, statutory compliance, cleaning services, facilities projects and a small team.

Working closely with Site Leadership team, QSHE, IT, Fire Marshal, landlord and a range of external contractors and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring the Eastleigh site remains safe, functional, well maintained and fit for purpose.

This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who enjoys a varied role, takes ownership and is comfortable balancing operational priorities with longer-term improvement projects.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing the day-to-day facilities operation across the Eastleigh site, including offices area, workshop and shared areas.
• Ensuring the site meets GEA Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Managing contractors and suppliers delivering hard and soft facilities services.
• Reviewing RAMS and managing permits to work in line with GEA procedures.
• Coordinating statutory inspections, servicing and compliance activities, including LOLER and PUWER.
• Working closely with QSHE to complete inspections and close out audit findings, non-conformances and Near Miss actions.
• Supporting fire safety arrangements and working closely with the Fire Marshals.
• Managing building security, access cards, keys and alarm codes.
• Managing the relationship with the landlord and landlord’s agent.
• Project managing site changes, upgrades and facilities improvement projects.
• Coordinating contractor and visitor inductions.
• Maintaining facilities and IT asset records and coordinating equipment disposal where required.
• Leading and coordinating the Facilities team, including day and evening cleaning teams.
• Ensuring employees and visitors receive clear communication about facilities changes, works and temporary arrangements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve site efficiency, service quality and the overall employee and visitor experience.

Your Profile / Qualifications

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Management, Building Management, Property Management or similar role.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and outsourced services.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and facilities compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance, inspections and statutory compliance activities.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and managing permits to work.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience managing or coordinating a facilities or maintenance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to unexpected issues.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.