Facilities Manager, Lancaster

Berry Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee operations in Lancaster with travel to Bangor, Wales. This role involves managing Workplace teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification or significant experience in Facilities Management, strong leadership skills, and a valid UK driving license. Competitive salary of £38,939 - £47,465 per annum with full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of regulations for soft services.
• Good understanding of finance and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites.
• Oversee building compliance and health & safety.
• Manage budgets and procurement according to procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Leadership

Team management

Education

Workplace / Facilities qualification

Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to work for a company in Lancaster with regular travel to Bangor, Wales (multi‑site responsibility)

Role

Facilities Manager

Salary

£38,939 - £47,465 per annum

Location

Lancaster with regular travel to Bangor, Wales (multi‑site responsibility)

Hours

Full time, fixed term - 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites, including administration and operations staff.
• Oversee building and services compliance, health and safety, and service contracts.
• Ensure delivery of safe, clean, and efficient environments aligned with company standards.
• Manage budgets and procurement in line with organisational procedures.
• Collaborate with the SHE teams to maintain updated risk assessments and compliance documentation.
• Support EEDI initiatives and promote inclusive practices across teams.
• Coordinate site visits, audits, and inspections, ensuring leadership presence at both locations.
• Support Sites Services Manager in Customer Service improvement plans across 4 sites

About you

• A Workplace / Facilities qualification or 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Knowledge of regulations for soft services.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Good understanding of finance and HR processes.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Can use onsite fleet vehicles) – travel between Bangor and Lancaster is essential.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can role; value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment – 01865 777733 or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.