Facilities Manager — Lead Safe, Efficient Site Operations

gea; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations at our Eastleigh site, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient facilities services across offices, workshop and shared spaces.

You will manage contractors, drive regulatory compliance (LOLER, PUWER), oversee a facilities team, coordinate inductions and improvements, and work with site leadership to deliver reliable, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or building management.
• Experience managing contractors and outsourced services.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and facilities compliance.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and permits to work.
• Proven project management and organisational skills.
• Experience leading a facilities/maintenance team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operation at Eastleigh site (offices, workshop, shared areas).
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers delivering facilities services.
• Review RAMS and manage permits to work.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance activities.
• Work with QSHE to close audit findings and non-conformances.
• Support fire safety arrangements with Fire Marshals.
• Manage building security, access cards, keys and alarms.
• Maintain relationships with landlord and agent.
• Lead site changes, upgrades and facilities projects.
• Coordinate inductions for contractors and visitors.
• Maintain facilities/IT asset records and coordinate disposal.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Health & Safety

RAMS & permits

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

GEA is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations at our Eastleigh site, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient facilities services across offices, workshop and shared spaces.

You will manage contractors, drive regulatory compliance (LOLER, PUWER), oversee a facilities team, coordinate inductions and improvements, and work with site leadership to deliver reliable, high-quality services.