Facilities Manager - Eastleigh

GEA Germany GmbH; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Eastleigh site. This broad role covers day-to-day facilities management, building services, security and access, contractors, and statutory compliance.

You will lead the facilities team, work closely with QSHE, IT and external partners, and drive improvements to safety, reliability and employee experience across offices, workshop and shared spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or Building Management.
• Experience coordinating contractors and outsourced services.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and facilities compliance.
• Experience planning and overseeing maintenance, inspections and statutory tasks.
• Ability to review RAMS and manage permits to work.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Experience leading facilities or maintenance teams.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and ability to handle competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operation across Eastleigh site (offices, workshop, shared areas).
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers delivering hard and soft facilities services.
• Review RAMS and manage permits to work per procedures.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance activities (LOLER/PUWER).
• Support fire safety arrangements with Fire Marshals.
• Oversee building security, access, keys and alarms.
• Liaise with landlord/landlord’s agent and manage site changes and facilities projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Health & Safety

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

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

• 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.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.