Facilities Manager - Hands-On Site Leader (Safety)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to own and operate a dedicated Hemel Hempstead site. You will lead a small team, manage maintenance and safety, and partner with vendors to deliver improvements on time and on budget.

You’ll oversee 3,000m² of facilities, direct four reports across warehouse and reception, and align operations with GMP, ISO and OSHA standards. This hands-on role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, facilities management or a related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of facilities management experience in regulated environments.
• Experience managing facility maintenance programs and contracted services.
• Capital project planning and execution experience.
• Leadership experience across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance programmes and manage operational budgets.
• Coordinate facility modifications, space planning and capital improvements.
• Build relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Champion workplace safety, sustainability and emergency preparedness.
• Work with site leadership and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of facilities issues and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Support events planning and onsite coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability

Facilities management

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to own and operate a dedicated Hemel Hempstead site. You will lead a small team, manage maintenance and safety, and partner with vendors to deliver improvements on time and on budget.

You’ll oversee 3,000m² of facilities, direct four reports across warehouse and reception, and align operations with GMP, ISO and OSHA standards. This hands-on role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and tangible impact.