Facilities Manager in Blandford Forum)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager in Blandford to oversee facilities operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, maintaining plant and infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in managing budgets. The position offers the autonomy to shape facilities strategy and involves working collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Involvement in sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, promoting best practice.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing maintenance of plant, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Developing and implementing planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Managing contracts and relationships with external service providers.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Project management skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Facilities Manager | Blandford | up to £52k DOE

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact? This is an opportunity to take ownership of facilities operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant environment across a well-established site.

You’ll join a business that values continuous improvement and empowers its managers to drive change. If you thrive on responsibility and enjoy working across multiple functions, this role offers the autonomy and variety you’re looking for.

Benefits

• Autonomy to shape facilities strategy and implement improvements
• A leadership role with direct influence on operational efficiency
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative environment working with senior stakeholders
• Involvement in sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects

Responsibilities

• Overseeing maintenance of plant, buildings, grounds, and infrastructure
• Ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements (Fire Safety, Legionella, Asbestos)
• Developing and implementing planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Managing contracts and relationships with external service providers
• Driving health & safety standards and completing risk assessments
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives within facilities operations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance
• Project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within budget
• Experience managing budgets and controlling departmental costs
• Ability to lead and develop a team, promoting best practice and multi-skilling
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Ellie Taylopr or Amber Marshall at Rubicon for more information.