Facilities Manager - Food Manufacturing & Site Uptime

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer located in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of their site. The role involves ensuring the facility remains safe and optimized, managing contractors, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have strong compliance knowledge, experience in food production, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement. A competitive salary of around £55,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have strong compliance and H&S background including COSHH and building regulations.
• Experience in facilities management in manufacturing or food production is essential.
• Commercial awareness and budget management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead maintenance strategies, inspections and repairs.
• Coordinate refurbishments and manage external contractors.
• Control facilities budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead, develop and motivate a small facilities team.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and issues to protect production uptime.

Skills

Facilities Management experience in manufacturing or food production

Strong compliance and H&S background

Experience managing contractors, tenders and supplier relationships

Commercial awareness and budget management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent)

IOSH

Job description

A leading food manufacturer located in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of their site. The role involves ensuring the facility remains safe and optimized, managing contractors, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have strong compliance knowledge, experience in food production, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement. A competitive salary of around £55,000 plus benefits is offered.